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1791 in Saint-Domingue

Explore 6 historical events and records for Saint-Domingue in 1791.

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Historical records for Saint-Domingue in 1791

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February

6 February 1791

Execution

Oge, Vincent · Cap-Francais · Rebel leader · Revolution / Haitian Revolution

Executed after demanding rights for free people of color

23 February 1791

Execution

Chavannes, Jean-Baptiste · Cap-Francais · Rebel leader · Revolution / Haitian Revolution

Executed after the failure of the free-colored uprising

August

14 August 1791

Bois Caiman Ceremony

Boukman, Dutty · Morne Rouge · Insurgent leader · Revolution / Haitian Revolution

Associated with the Bois Caiman ceremony before the northern slave uprising

14 August 1791

Bois Caiman Ceremony

Fatiman, Cecile · Morne Rouge · Vodou priestess · Revolution / Haitian Revolution

Traditionally associated with the Bois Caiman ceremony

22 August 1791

Northern Uprising

Blanchelande, Philibert Francois · Cap-Francais · Governor of Saint-Domingue · Revolution / Haitian Revolution

Faces the outbreak of the northern slave revolt

22 August 1791

Northern Uprising

Boukman, Dutty · Northern Plain · Leader of enslaved rebels · Revolution / Haitian Revolution

Helps lead the opening slave uprising in northern Saint-Domingue

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