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Royal Decree Abolition

When
1886-10-07
Where
Cuba (site of issuance not specified in sources)
Part of
Spain abolishes slavery in Cuba

A Spanish royal decree on October 7, 1886, formally abolished slavery in Cuba, ending centuries of practice.

The decree was issued by the Spanish Crown, marking the end of the institution. It was one of the last formal abolitions in the Western Hemisphere. The action followed earlier reforms like the Código Negro Español and the 1817 treaty, which had failed to stop the trade entirely.

Sources

  1. Slavery in Cuba Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
  2. Havana Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14

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