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Black Spartacus: The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture
- Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian independence movement during the French Revolution (–99).
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toussaint louverture accomplishments | François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture also known as Toussaint L'Ouverture or Toussaint Bréda, was a Haitian general and the most prominent leader of the Haitian Revolution. |
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Toussaint L'Ouverture: Biography, Haitian Indepenence Movement
- Toussaint Louverture was born as a slave in the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now known as Haiti.
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Toussaint Louverture - Wikipedia
- François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture (French: [fʁɑ̃swa dɔminik tusɛ̃ luvɛʁtyʁ], English: / ˌluːvərˈtjʊər /) [2] also known as Toussaint L'Ouverture or Toussaint Bréda (– 7 April ), was a Haitian general and the most prominent leader of the Haitian Revolution.
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- François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture (May 20, –April 7, ) led the only victorious revolt by enslaved people in modern history, resulting in Haiti's independence in
Toussaint L'Ouverture
(1743-1803)
Who Was François Toussaint L'Ouverture?
François Toussaint L'Ouverture was a former Haitian slave who led the only successful slave revolt in modern history. Standing steadfastly, he fought to end slavery and gain Haiti’s independence from European powers, France and Spain. Forming an army of former slaves and deserters from the French and Spanish armies, he trained his followers in guerrilla warfare and successfully ended slavery in Hispaniola by 1795.
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FULL NAME: François Toussaint L'Ouverture
BORN: May 20, 1743
BIRTHPLACE: Cap-Haitien, Haiti
DEATH: April 7, 1803
SPOUSE: Suzanne Simone Baptiste L'Ouverture
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus
Early Life
Born May 20, 1743, François Toussaint's early life is not well documented. It is believed his father was Gaou Guinou, the younger son of the king of Allada, a West African kingdom. His family was sold into slavery and sent to the Caribbean. Toussaint was fortunate to be owned by enlight