Samuel Sharpe

Samuel Sharpe, or Sharp (1801 – 23 May 1832), also known as Sam Sharpe, was an enslaved Jamaican who was the leader of the widespread 1831–32 Baptist War slave rebellion (also known as the Christmas Rebellion) in Jamaica.

"Sam Sharp" redirects here. For The Loud House character, see List of The Loud House characters § Royal Woods High School.
For other people named Samuel Sharpe, see Samuel Sharpe (disambiguation).

He was proclaimed a National Hero of Jamaica in 1975 and his image is on the $50 Jamaican banknote.

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