George William Gordon
George William Gordon was a Jamaican assemblyman and civil rights advocate known for his vocal opposition to the colonial government, particularly in relation to corruption and the exploitation of the Jamaican populace.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon was honoured for championing the cause of poor blacks.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon advocated boldly for justice in support of the people’s cause and was martyred for standing up for the people.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon's faith in fairness and good governance reminds us that leadership must serve the people, not power.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon, businessman and politician, championed the rights of the poor and became a martyr to his convictions.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon was a landowning politician and a great associate of Paul Bogle.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon was arrested and hanged during the Morant Bay Rebellion.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon was executed after speaking out for justice during the Morant Bay Rebellion.
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Jamaica:
The letter he wrote to his wife from his prison cell the night before his death is a literary gem which deserves compulsory reading in schools.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon was executed during the suppression of the Morant Bay Rebellion.
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Jamaica:
George William Gordon was evangelised by Rev James Phillippo and played a significant role in advocating for land rights.
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