Victor Hugues, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French colonial governor
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Place of Birth: Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
About Victor Hugues
- Jean-Baptiste Victor Hugues sometimes spelled Hughes (born in Marseille July 20, 1762 and died in Cayenne August 12, 1826) was a French politician and colonial administrator during the French Revolution, who governed Guadeloupe from 1794 to 1798, emancipating the island's slaves under orders from the National Convention.
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