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1794

France abolishes slavery in its colonies

The French National Convention abolished slavery throughout the French colonial empire during the Revolution.

Canonical milestoneFrance and its colonies1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of Slavery and Abolition

Position 9

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Encyclopaedia BritannicaConfidence 90%

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franceabolitionslavery