Toussaint Louverture:

Brothers and friends, I am Toussaint Louverture; perhaps my name has made itself known to you. I have undertaken vengeance. I want Liberty and Equality to reign in St. Domingue. I am working to make that happen. Unite yourselves to us, brothers and fight with us for the same cause.

— Toussaint Louverture Early Modern

Haitian Revolution leader

Context

His famous declaration of Camp Turel to the black population of St. Domingue.

Date / Period

August 29, 1793

Source

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Verification

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Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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