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          What did toussaint l'ouverture accomplish for this new nation!

          Toussaint louverture early life

        1. Toussaint louverture early life
        2. Why was toussaint l'ouverture important
        3. What did toussaint l'ouverture accomplish for this new nation
        4. Toussaint louverture death
        5. Toussaint louverture accomplishments

          6. Toussaint L'Ouverture

          (1743-1803)

          Who Was François Toussaint L'Ouverture?

          François Toussaint L'Ouverture was a former Haitian slave who led the only successful slave revolt in modern history.

          Standing steadfastly, he fought to end slavery and gain Haiti’s independence from European powers, France and Spain. Forming an army of former slaves and deserters from the French and Spanish armies, he trained his followers in guerrilla warfare and successfully ended slavery in Hispaniola by 1795.

          Quick Facts

          FULL NAME: François Toussaint L'Ouverture
          BORN: May 20, 1743
          BIRTHPLACE: Cap-Haitien, Haiti
          DEATH: April 7, 1803
          SPOUSE: Suzanne Simone Baptiste L'Ouverture
          ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Taurus

          Early Life

          Born May 20, 1743, François Toussaint's early life is not well documented.

          It is believed his father was Gaou Guinou, the younger son of the king of Allada, a West African kingdom. His family was sold into slavery and sent to the Caribbean. Toussaint was fortunate to be owned by enlight