Paul Bogle (1822 – 24 October 1865) [2] was a Jamaican Baptist deacon and activist. He is a National Hero of Jamaica. He was a leader of the 1865 Morant Bay protesters, who marched for justice and fair treatment for all the people in Jamaica.

Apr 24, 2024 · Paul Bogle led the last large scale armed Jamaican rebellion for voting rights and an end to legal discrimination and economic oppression against African Jamaicans. Because of his efforts Bogle was recognized as a national hero in Jamaica in 1969.

Today we introduce Paul Bogle – Defender of the People and one of Jamaica’s seven National Heroes. We will take a trip down memory lane to visit his life’s work and see what has earned him this prestigious title.

Oct 15, 2023 · At the heart of this uprising was a preacher, a man of conviction, Paul Bogle, whose unwavering spirit and determination led hundreds to march to the courthouse, bravely demanding an end to the injustices and poverty that had plagued their lives.

Paul Bogle (1822 – 24 October 1865) was a Jamaican Baptist deacon and activist. He is a National Hero of Jamaica because he was a leader of the 1865 Morant Bay protesters, who marched for justice and fair treatment for all the people in Jamaica.

Jun 30, 2015 · Paul Bogle was a major leader who led masses of people to confront and undermine the post-slavery regime, which former slaveholders were constructing to protect the privileges they amassed in more than 300 years of enslavement.

Freedom fighter, and Jamaican National hero since 1969, Paul Bogle led the famous Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865, which turned out to be one of the defining moments in Jamaica's struggle for political and economical advancement.

Oct 11, 2023 · ON OCTOBER 11, 1865, exactly 158 years ago, Paul Bogle and his supporters marched from Stony Gut to the courthouse in Morant Bay in St Thomas to seek justice. What they got instead was a stand-off from the authorities who were meeting in the vestry.

This timeline explores the life and significance of Paul Bogle, a key figure in Jamaican history whose activism during the Morant Bay Rebellion challenged colonial oppression and inspired generations to fight for justice and equality.

Initially evading capture, an informant betrayed Paul Bogle, leading to his capture by a party of Fyfe’s Maroons on October 23, and his handover to the authorities. He was swiftly tried, sentenced to death by court martial, and hanged on 24 October 1865, only a day later.