Abolition of slavery (1873) - Encyclopedia of Puerto Rico
May 18, 2021 · On March 22, 1873, the Spanish Cortes approved the law that eliminated slavery in Puerto Rico. The decree freed a total of 29,000 slaves of both sexes, which represented 5% …
Abolition of Slavery in Puerto Rico - Library of Congress
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly finally abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. The owners were compensated with 35 million pesetas per slave, and slaves were required to …
Puerto Rico Abolishes Slavery - African American Registry
On this date, in 1873, Puerto Rico abolished slavery. Leaders of the Puerto Rican abolitionist movement, including José Julian Acosta, Francisco Mariano Quinones, Julio L. de …
The End of Slavery in Puerto Rico
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly legally ended slavery in Puerto Rico, freeing 29,000 men, women, and children -- 5% of the population at the time.
Slavery Ended in Puerto Rico 150 Years Ago. Examine the …
Sep 12, 2023 · This year marks 150 years since the Spanish National Assembly abolished slavery in Puerto Rico in 1873. Liberation followed a lengthy battle led by activists such as José Julián …
How long did slavery last in Puerto Rico? - calendar-canada.ca
When did slavery start and end in Puerto Rico? On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly finally abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. The owners were compensated with 35 …
When did slavery end in Puerto Rico? - StudyCountry.com
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly finally abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. The owners were compensated with 35 million pesetas per slave, and slaves were required to …
On this day in 1873, slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish legislature passed a law abolishing slavery in the colony of Puerto Rico. The decree mandated that although slaves were.
When did slavery end in Puerto Rico? - lacocinadegisele.com
On March 22, 1873, the Spanish National Assembly finally abolished slavery in Puerto Rico. The owners were compensated with 35 million pesetas per slave, and slaves were required to …
Afro–Puerto Ricans - Wikipedia
On March 22, 1873, slavery was officially abolished in Puerto Rico, amidst growing abolitionist movements that had grown to include prominent local figures.