François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture (also known as Toussaint L'Ouverture or Toussaint Bréda; 1743 – 7 April 1803) was a Haitian general and the most prominent leader of the Haitian Revolution. During his life, Louverture first fought against the French, then for them, and then finally against France again for the cause of Haitian independence. As a revolutionary leader, Louverture's military and political acumen helped transform the fledgling slave rebellion into a revolutionary movement. Louverture is now known as the "Father of Haiti."
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20 May 1743 Saint-Domingue
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Died |
7 April 1803 (aged 59) Fort-de-Joux, France
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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