Victor Schoelcher, a Parisian whose campaign to abolish slavery in France's colonies succeeded in 1848, was elected deputy governor of Guadeloupe.
It was the first hospital of the Americas, its construction began in 1509. At present, the construction is closed and the ruins are lighted in the evenings.
Victor Schoelcher, a Parisian whose campaign to abolish slavery in France's colonies succeeded in 1848, was elected deputy governor of Guadeloupe.
