Otrobanda in Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean — Caribbean (Dutch Caribbean)

Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

1. Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Papiamento:]
Tributo na e Martirnan di 1795
[English:]
Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795
[Papiamento:]
Esnan kondena na morto i ehekuta
[English tranlsation:]
Those sentenced to death and executed Tula • Bazjan Carpata • Louis Mercier • Pedro Wacao • Diana • Luis Sambo • Mars • Juan Domingo Coraar • Juan Felix • Nicolaas van Spransa • Fransje • Silvester • Jantje • Francisco • Elias • Dirkje • Neyro • Steba • Chico • Lourens • Nicolaas • Thomas • Sian • Mattheeuw • Alejander • Nicolaas la Cruz • Snakje • Thony Olbero • Pieter Doll

[Papiamento:]
Parke Lucha pa Libertat
[English:]
Freedom Struggle Park
Declared by UNESCO as a
Culture of Peace Messenger Site
Curacao, September 2000

Erected 2000 by United Nations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Colonial Era • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1795.

Location. 12° 6.507′ N, 68° 56.931′ W. Marker is in Willemstad, Curaçao (Curaçao). It is in Otrobanda. It is on John F. Kennedy Boulevard,

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on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: John F Kennedy Boulevard 25, Willemstad, Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is one of the Lesser Antilles

on the Caribbean Sea,

on in the Atlantic Ocean,

and in North America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tula's Rehabilitation Monument (a few steps from this marker); Tula Freedom Monument (a few steps from this marker); Free at Last (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Monument (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Population (approx. one kilometer away); Language (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Molenplein 12-19 (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Punda and Otrobanda (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Willemstad.

Regarding Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795. This monument is dedicated to the enslaved people who were executed following a revolt on the island in 1795.

Also see . . . 1795 Tula, The Revolt - Curacao History.

After the revolt was quelled Tula was sentenced to death.
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

2. Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795 Marker
The execution took place on 3 October 1795 at “Rif” (the Reef) on the south coast of the island in Otrabanda. The monument that gives him honor as a warrior for freedom can be found here.

(Submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.)

Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795 Marker - sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

3. Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795 Marker - sculpture

Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795 Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 25, 2025

4. Tribute to the Martyrs of 1795 Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Wilmington, Delaware.