Full Name
Date of Birth
Circa 1780[1][2]
Date of Death
May 23, 1832[2][4]
Place of Birth
Known Affiliates Names
- Burchell Baptist Church (Deacon)[2]
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
- Baptist War (Leader)[4]
Legacy
Samuel ‘Sam’ Sharpe is a National Hero of Jamaica, recognized for his leadership in the 1831 Baptist War slave rebellion[1][4]. He was a Baptist deacon and a successful landowner, who used his influence to fight for justice, fair treatment, and improved living conditions for the people of Jamaica[1][2][4][5]. Despite the violent aftermath of the rebellion, which led to his execution, Sharpe’s actions paved the way for significant social and economic reforms[5]. His face has been featured on the Jamaican $50 bill[4]. The Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in the parish of his birth is named after him[4]. His legacy is celebrated annually on Sam Sharpe Day in Jamaica.
Citations: [1] https://www.nlj.gov.jm/labourday/samsharpe.html [2] https://montegobayculturalcentre.org/resource/a-look-into-the-life-of-samuel-sharpe-2/ [3] https://www.baptist.org.uk/Groups/379663/About_Sam_Sharpe.aspx [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Sharpe [5] https://jis.gov.jm/information/heroes/samuel-sharpe/