Sam Sharpe
Sam Sharpe was a prominent Jamaican Baptist deacon and leader of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion, which sought to end slavery in Jamaica. He is celebrated as a national hero for his advocacy for the rights of enslaved Africans and his efforts to promote church attendance over forced labor, ultimately contributing to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire.
Born on Jan 01, 1801 (224 years old)
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Jamaica:
Baptist deacon Sam Sharpe became a national hero for his leadership in the 1831 Christmas Rebellion.
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Jamaica:
Sam Sharpe rose from bondage to become a symbol of moral conviction, proving that liberty begins in the mind.
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Jamaica:
The ceremony was held before the statue of National Hero Sam Sharpe.
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Jamaica:
Sam Sharpe is one of those national heroes who I think is underplayed.
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Jamaica:
Sam Sharpe is connected to South St James because he was born there and played a significant role in the end of slavery.
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Jamaica:
Sam Sharpe is honored for his role in the fight for freedom.
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Jamaica:
Sam Sharpe chose martyrdom over injustice during the Baptist War in Jamaica.
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Jamaica:
Elder Sam Sharpe led his congregation to lobby for church attendance at Christmas instead of being forced to work.
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