St. John Slave Insurrection
- When
- 1733–1734
- Where
- St. John
- Episodes
- 2
In November 1733, enslaved Akwamus on St. John revolted against Danish plantation owners. The rebellion lasted until August 1734, ending after French and Swiss troops defeated the rebels and militia hunted down remaining maroons.
Episodes
- Start of Insurrection
Enslaved Akwamus revolted against Danish owners on St. John.
- Military Intervention
French and Swiss troops defeated the Akwamu rebels.
Background and detail
Suppression and Aftermath. The rebellion persisted until mid-1734. In April, French and Swiss troops from Martinique arrived and defeated the Akwamu forces. Planters regained control by May, and colonial militia declared the rebellion over in late August after hunting down remaining maroons.
People involved
- Akwamu Enslaved People · Rebels
- French and Swiss Troops · Suppression Forces
Sources
- Danish West Indies Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-16
- Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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