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Christophe Henri
(1767—1820)

He was born on the island of St. Kitts. When he was 7 years old he was apprenticed to a mason on his master’s estate. He changed masters when he was twelve, when the sailing master of the ship he went on, claimed him as his own. He was at that moment given the name of Christophe. He was sold after a short while to the Coidovic household. He purchased his freedom from slavery and became Toussaint’s Lieutenant and General in chief of the army during the seven years uprising. Realising that Toussaint would be deposed by Napoleon in favor of Leclerc, he escaped to the mountains. After the death of Dessalines he became the first President of Haiti in 1807. He was crowned king on June 12, 1812. Under him his country prospered, He built a royal palace that was called the Sans Souci. He was accused of promoting slavery against his own people and of unnecessary cruelty. The people themselves rose up and his own troops abandoned him. He committed suicide and his wife disposed of his body rather than leaving it in the mob’s hands. His family left the country safely and went to England. Presently his wife is buried in Pisa, Italy.

Haiti, 1924, Citadel of Christophe

Haiti, 1933/1940, Plane over Citadel of Christophe

Haiti, 1933/1940, Fort National in Christophe's Citadel

Haiti, 1933/1940, Palace of Sans Souci in Christophe's Citadel

Haiti, 1933/1940, Christophe's Chapel, Milot

Haiti, 1933/1940, King's Gallery in Christophe's Citadel

Haiti, 1954, Henri Christophe

Haiti, 1954, Tomb and arms of King Christoph

Haiti, 1954, Christophe and Pres. Magloir

Haiti, 1980, Henri Christophe Citadel

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Christophe Henri (1767—1820)

Christophe Henri
(1767—1820)