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Segundo Ruiz Belvis

Segundo Ruiz Belvis (1827-1867) was a Puerto Rican lawyer and active abolitionist. He was Commissioner to the Spanish government in Madrid when Puerto Rico was under Spanish rule. In 1867, he presented his famous Informe (Report), detailing and condemning slavery in Puerto Rico. He was exiled for his views.

Wisdom & Quotes

  • We do not give (slaves) what is more important than food or clothing or kindness. We do not give them freedom.
Geronimo

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