What the records say
- When
- 2 Mar 1795 – 19 Jun 1796
- Kind
- Rebellion
- Coordinates
- 12.10° N, 61.70° W
- Description
- revolt against British rule of Grenada
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Fédon's rebellion
18th-century uprising in Grenada
Fédon's rebellion was an uprising against British rule in Grenada. Although a significant number of slaves were involved, they fought on both sides. Predominantly led by free mixed-race French-speakers, the stated purpose was to create a black republic as had already occurred in neighbouring Haiti rather than to free slaves, so it is not properly called a slave rebellion, although freedom of the slaves would have bee…
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