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Qui a aboli l'esclavage en France ?Who abolished slavery in France?

Answer

Victor SchœlcherVictor Schœlcher

Explanation

Victor Schœlcher, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, prepared the 1848 decree that definitively abolished slavery.

Source: Décret du 27 avril 1848 relatif à l’abolition de l’esclavageUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Victor SchœlcherVictor Schœlcher (Correct answer)
  2. Napoléon BonaparteNapoleon Bonaparte
  3. Jules FerryJules Ferry
  4. Jean JaurèsJean Jaurès

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