Louis Congo
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louis-congo-258-11971082
title:
Louis Congo
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Louis Congo was an enslaved African man who was freed in 1725 from the Company of the Indies by Louisiana officials and who was appointed public executioner. He served in this office for at least twelve years and was granted the authority to execute punishments to not only fellow Africans but also white settlers. During this time, he was given charge of performing whippings, brandings, amputations, torture, and hangings. Court records indicate that, on multiple occasions, Congo's position made h
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Congo
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2023-12-15T19:27:18Z
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