Samuel Sharpe
Samuel Sharpe was a Jamaican Baptist deacon and a key figure in the fight for freedom from slavery in Jamaica. Born in 1801, he is best known for leading the 1831 Christmas Rebellion, which was a significant uprising against the oppressive plantation system. His efforts ultimately contributed to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. In recognition of his bravery and leadership, Sharpe was posthumously declared a National Hero of Jamaica. Statues and memorials, such as those in Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay, honor his legacy and the struggle for justice and equality in Jamaica's history.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 2 | 9.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 4,209 | $15,000 | 21$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 619 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 4 | 71,633,730 | 22,999 | $2,721,000 | 749$ |
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Guyana:
Samuel Sharpe engineered the Baptist War, a critical contribution to ending slavery.
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United Kingdom:
Samuel Sharpe was a Baptist deacon and leader of a rebellion by enslaved people in 1831-32.
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Jamaica:
Samuel Sharpe is revered as a national hero, and his monument was vandalized in Montego Bay.
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Jamaica:
The statues, which were erected in honour of National Hero Samuel Sharpe, had a fence erected around them in 2023 to minimise the potential for vandalism.
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