Henry Sidambarom

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1863 –

40

Who is Henry Sidambarom?

Henry Sidambarom was a Justice of the Peace and defender of the cause of Indian workers in Guadaloupe. He was born in Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe, and was a Guadeloupean of Indian origin.

In 1884, he was employed at the head office of Indian immigration to Basse-Terre. Following a long trial, he won French citizenship for the Indians of Guadeloupe.

In 1948, The Capesterre Belle Eau's City Council and the General Council requested the French government that he be awarded the Legion of Honour.

In 2013, the Félix Eboué Prize will be dedicated to the 150th anniversary of his birth.

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Born
Jul 5, 1863
Guadeloupe

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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