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Revolutionary
Jean-Jacques Dessalines
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Haiti
Born September 20, 1758
— Died October 17, 1806
(aged 48.07397260274)
Biography
Jean-Jacques Dessalines was a Haitian revolutionary leader and the first ruler of independent Haiti. Born into slavery, he became one of the key leaders of the Haitian Revolution alongside Toussaint Louverture. On January 1, 1804, he declared Haitian independence and was subsequently proclaimed Emperor Jacques I.