Image Title:
Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1758 – 1806)

Note:
“. . . was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1805 constitution. Under Dessalines, Haiti became the first country in the Americas to permanently abolish slavery. . . He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of Haiti.” Read More

Author:
Louis Rigaud

Image Source:
Wikipedia

Subject:
Slavery - Historical Figures - History Maker - Haitian - St.Domingue - Rebel - Ruler - Emperor

Date:
19th Century

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-SLAVHF-4

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