Episode 3 of 3
Suppression and Executions
- When
- 11-24 October 1865
- Where
- Morant Bay court house
Governor Eyre suppressed the rebellion, resulting in 439 deaths and 354 arrests, many executed without proper trials.
Governor Eyre sent troops under Brigadier-General Alexander Nelson to hunt down the rebels. The suppression involved the execution of hundreds, including Paul Bogle and George William Gordon. Bogle was hanged on 24 October 1865 in the Morant Bay court house under martial law.
Sources
- Morant Bay rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Paul Bogle Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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