Victor Schœlcher

Victor Schœlcher was a French abolitionist, writer, politician and journalist. During the Second Republic, he played a leading role in the abolition of slavery in France in 1848. He lived from 22 July 1804 to 25 December 1893.

Role: French abolitionist, writer, politician and journalist
Known for: Leading role in the abolition of slavery in France in 1848
Lived: 22 July 1804 to 25 December 1893

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Article: Victor Schœlcher (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q120417
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