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What tradition commemorates his abolition of death penalty?

  • Feast of Tuscany

  • Feast of Florence

  • Day of Leopold

  • Tuscany Independence Day

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The Feast of Tuscany commemorates Grand Duke Leopold II of Tuscany's abolition of the death penalty in 1786, making Tuscany the first state in the modern era to do so. This historic step towards a more humane criminal justice system is celebrated annually on November 30, with festivities, cultural events, and discussions on the importance of justice, compassion, and respect for human rights.
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