Record No.
MRB-2026-006828
Founding of Freetown
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Institutional / General Record
Sierra Leone
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Sierra Leone
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SL )
Achievement Date
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Record Description
Freetown was established in 1792 by the Nova Scotian Settlers, freed former slaves, making it one of the earliest settlements in Africa built for and by freed slaves.
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