People from our past
Notable Surinamese
Fifteen life stories that bring the Surinamese slavery and emancipation past to life — from Maroons and resistance heroes to writers, scientists and politicians.
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Emancipation
Anton de Kom
1898 – 1945
Writer, anti-colonial activist and resistance fighter
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Emancipation
Elisabeth Samson
1715 – 1771
First wealthy free black woman of Suriname who fought for the right to marry
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For teachers and schools
Free downloadable lesson materials for primary and secondary schools on Keti Koti, plantations, resistance and family-name research.
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