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Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography

Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography

Written by: John Relly Beard
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 Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803) emerged as a pivotal figure in 1791 during the Haitian struggle for independence. Leading thousands of enslaved individuals on the island of Hispañola, he bravely challenged the colonial European powers of France, Spain, and England. His efforts ultimately led to the establishment of Haiti as an independent state, liberating the island from European control. L’Ouverture rose to prominence as the governor and Commander-In-Chief of Haiti, although he later recognized French authority in 1801. In June 1802, he was captured by French forces and transported to France, where he was imprisoned at Joux. While there, he penned his autobiography to provide the French government with a detailed account of his actions. L’Ouverture passed away in prison on April 7, 1803, from pneumonia. Despite his tragic end, the revolution he spearheaded remains a monumental event in the history of the fight against slavery, prompting a critical reevaluation of the rights to freedom and self-governance among both European and New World powers. In 1853, English minister John Relly Beard published The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture, which was later expanded to include L’Ouverture’s 35-page translated autobiography and additional documents, resulting in the 1863 Boston edition titled, Toussaint L’Ouverture A Biography and Autobiography. (Introduction by James K. White)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Political Science Politics & Government Science Social Sciences World
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  • 31 - Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography by John Relly Beard

    31 - Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography by John Relly Beard
    Aug 19 2025
    Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803) emerged as a pivotal figure in 1791 during the Haitian struggle for independence. Leading thousands of enslaved individuals on the island of Hispañola, he bravely challenged the colonial European powers of France, Spain, and England. His efforts ultimately led to the establishment of Haiti as an independent state, liberating the island from European control. L’Ouverture rose to prominence as the governor and Commander-In-Chief of Haiti, although he later recognized French authority in 1801. In June 1802, he was captured by French forces and transported to France, where he was imprisoned at Joux. While there, he penned his autobiography to provide the French government with a detailed account of his actions. L’Ouverture passed away in prison on April 7, 1803, from pneumonia. Despite his tragic end, the revolution he spearheaded remains a monumental event in the history of the fight against slavery, prompting a critical reevaluation of the rights to freedom and self-governance among both European and New World powers. In 1853, English minister John Relly Beard published The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture, which was later expanded to include L’Ouverture’s 35-page translated autobiography and additional documents, resulting in the 1863 Boston edition titled, Toussaint L’Ouverture A Biography and Autobiography. (Introduction by James K. White)
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  • 30 - Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography by John Relly Beard

    30 - Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography by John Relly Beard
    Aug 19 2025
    Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803) emerged as a pivotal figure in 1791 during the Haitian struggle for independence. Leading thousands of enslaved individuals on the island of Hispañola, he bravely challenged the colonial European powers of France, Spain, and England. His efforts ultimately led to the establishment of Haiti as an independent state, liberating the island from European control. L’Ouverture rose to prominence as the governor and Commander-In-Chief of Haiti, although he later recognized French authority in 1801. In June 1802, he was captured by French forces and transported to France, where he was imprisoned at Joux. While there, he penned his autobiography to provide the French government with a detailed account of his actions. L’Ouverture passed away in prison on April 7, 1803, from pneumonia. Despite his tragic end, the revolution he spearheaded remains a monumental event in the history of the fight against slavery, prompting a critical reevaluation of the rights to freedom and self-governance among both European and New World powers. In 1853, English minister John Relly Beard published The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture, which was later expanded to include L’Ouverture’s 35-page translated autobiography and additional documents, resulting in the 1863 Boston edition titled, Toussaint L’Ouverture A Biography and Autobiography. (Introduction by James K. White)
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    29 - Toussaint L’Ouverture- A Biography and Autobiography by John Relly Beard
    Aug 19 2025
    Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture (1743-1803) emerged as a pivotal figure in 1791 during the Haitian struggle for independence. Leading thousands of enslaved individuals on the island of Hispañola, he bravely challenged the colonial European powers of France, Spain, and England. His efforts ultimately led to the establishment of Haiti as an independent state, liberating the island from European control. L’Ouverture rose to prominence as the governor and Commander-In-Chief of Haiti, although he later recognized French authority in 1801. In June 1802, he was captured by French forces and transported to France, where he was imprisoned at Joux. While there, he penned his autobiography to provide the French government with a detailed account of his actions. L’Ouverture passed away in prison on April 7, 1803, from pneumonia. Despite his tragic end, the revolution he spearheaded remains a monumental event in the history of the fight against slavery, prompting a critical reevaluation of the rights to freedom and self-governance among both European and New World powers. In 1853, English minister John Relly Beard published The Life of Toussaint L’Ouverture, which was later expanded to include L’Ouverture’s 35-page translated autobiography and additional documents, resulting in the 1863 Boston edition titled, Toussaint L’Ouverture A Biography and Autobiography. (Introduction by James K. White)
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