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Trois Negres Créoles, l’un nommé…
Un Negre nommé Baptiste, nation…
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1766-Oct.-02: The North American indigenous…
Trois Negres, l’un nommé Cupidon,…
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Un Negre créole, nommé Jean-Baptiste,…
Un Negre nouveau, nation Congo,…
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Jean-Louis créole, étampé sur le…
Une Négresse nommée Adélaide, étampée…
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Un Negre, nommé Atlas, étampé…
Un Negre créole, étampé CG,…
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1767-10-06: (Henry Christophe, Born Most…
Un Negre, étampé F.P., âgé…
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Titus, Negre Mina, étampé sur…
Une Mulâtresse, nommée Marie-Jeanne, étampée…
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Deux Negres étampés, l’un I.BONAL.I.…
Un Negre Congo nommé Janvier…
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Un Negre, nommé l’Éveillé, nation…
Un Negre, Curaçaolien, nommé Manuel,…
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Un Negre Mondongue, nommé Médor,…
Un Negre Congo, étampé JAN,…
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Un jeune Negre, créole de…
Un jeune Negre, créole de…
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1492-Oct.-12: Columbus made landfall on…
Un Negre créole, nommé Pierre,…
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1752-Oct.-13: The Spanish government processed…
Un Negre, nommé Michel, nation…
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1752-Oct. Revolts and Maritime Agency:…
Il est parti en maronage,…
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Deux Negers Mondongues, nouveaux, l’un…
Un Negre Congo, nommé Tu…
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Huit Negres nouveaux, de nation…
Un Negre nommé Charles, cocher,…
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Trois Negres nouveaux, dont deux…
Un Mulâtre, Créole, nommé Antoine,…
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Soyo wipes out a Portuguese…
Télémaque Congo, étampé LEMIL, âgé…
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Deux Négresses, nation Serrere, sans…
Un Negre Congo, sans étampe,…
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Un Negre, Portuguais, étampé ARTIQUENAVE…
Un Negre, nommé René, Créole…
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Un Negre nommé Philipeau, étampé…
Trois Negres, l’un nommé Mercure,…
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Deux Negres nouveaux, nation Ibo,…
Une Négresse Créole, nommé Zabeth,…
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Trois Negres nouveaux, de nation…
Un Negre nouveau, appartenant à…
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Un Negre, Congo, nommé Jupiter,…
Une Négresse, Créole, étampée VE…
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Un Negre âgé d’environ 15…
Un Griffe nommé Pierre, sans…
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Deux Negres Mondongue, étampés DVPIN,…
Une Négresse, nation Aya, nommée…
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Un Negre, nommé Mathurin, nation…
Un Negre Créole, nommé Victor,…
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1492-Oct.-28: The expedition arrived in…
Un Negre Congo, nommé la…
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Trois Negres de l’habitation des…
Un Negre Cuisinier, de nation…
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Trois Negres & une Négresse,…
Une Négresse Mondongue, étampée P.…
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Une Négresse nation Arada, étampée…
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Marianne,…
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October 8 — On this day in history
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1766
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres étampés, l'un I.BONAL.I. & l'autre BONAL, sont marons. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Bonal, habitant aux Gonaïves. Il y aura récompense.
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes branded, one I.BONAL.I. and the other BONAL, are maroon. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice thereof to M. Bonal, inhabiting at Gonaïves. There will be a reward.
1766
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Congo nommé Janvier ou Jupiter, Tonnelier & Cuisinier, âgé d'environ 36 ans, trapu, étampé FOREST; & une Négresse de la Côte d'Or, nommée Minerve ou Suzanne, sans étampe, ayant des marques de son pays sur les joues & un collier de fer sans branches, sont marons depuis le 24 septembre. Mrs. Allaire & David, Négocians au Cap, à qui ils appartiennent, prient ceux qui les reconnoîtront de les faire arrêter & de leur en donner avis.
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Congo Negro named Janvier or Jupiter, Cooper & Cook, approximately 36 years old, stocky, branded FOREST; and a Negress from the Gold Coast, named Minerve or Suzanne, without brand, bearing marks of her country on her cheeks and an iron collar without branches, have been maroon since September 24th. Messrs. Allaire & David, Merchants at the Cape, to whom they belong, request those who recognize them to have them arrested and to give them notice.
1766
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres Congo, l'un nommé Tourargau, étampé sur le sein droit F M, & l'autre Télémaque, étampé GOMBOS, sont marons. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis au Sr. Marsault, Charpentier au Cap. Il y aura récompense.
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Two Congo Negroes, one named Tourargau, branded on the right breast F M, and the other Télémaque, branded GOMBOS, are maroon. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice to Mr. Marsault, Carpenter at the Cape. There will be a reward.
1766
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Agathe, âgée de 30 à 35 ans, étampée illisiblement, ayant une brûlure à la joue droite, provenant de la vente du Sr. Dominique, est maronne depuis un mois. Ceux qui la reconnoîtront sont priés de la faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Duquesné, Marchand, rue de Conflans, au Cap. Il y aura récompense.
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Congo Negress named Agathe, 30 to 35 years old, illegibly branded, bearing a burn on her right cheek from the sale by Mr. Dominique, has been maroon for a month. Those who recognize her are requested to have her arrested and to give notice to M. Duquesné, Merchant, rue de Conflans, at the Cape. There will be a reward.
1766
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un jeune Negre Créole de la Martinique, de l'âge d'environ 14 ans, sans étampe, ayant sur le corps quantité de marques de coups de fouets, est parti maron du Cap, lundi 6 de ce mois. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. Therin, Orfévre, rue Notre-Dame au Cap.
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
A young Creole Negro from Martinique, approximately 14 years old, without brand, bearing on his body a quantity of whip marks, left maroon from the Cape, Monday the 6th of this month. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Mr. Therin, Goldsmith, rue Notre-Dame at the Cape.
1766
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres, nation Cotocoly, nommés André & Denys, âgés de 20 à 30 ans, étampés JOUVE ST. MARC, sont marons depuis six mois. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. Jouve Négociant au Cap, ou à Mrs.Auditeau & Raboteau, Négocians à St. Marc.
1766-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, Cotocoly nation, named André & Denys, 20 to 30 years old, branded JOUVE ST. MARC, have been maroon for six months. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice to Mr. Jouve, Merchant at the Cape, or to Messrs. Auditeau & Raboteau, Merchants at St. Marc.
1774
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Créole, nommé Jean-Pierre, étampé sur le sein gauche I L, âgé de 28 ans, un peu barbu, est maron depuis environ deux mois. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Laussade, Habitant à la Grande-Riviere.
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Creole Negro named Jean-Pierre, branded on his left breast I L, 28 years of age, somewhat bearded, has been a maroon for approximately two months. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested and to inform M. Laussade, Planter at Grande-Riviere.
1774
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres, nation Mondongue, l'un nommé Inglou & l'autre Mornat, étampés sur le sein droit P. R & au dessous PT. ST. LOUIS, sont partis marons le 24 du mois dernier, Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Foucher, Négociant au Cap.
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, nation Mondongue, one named Inglou and the other Mornat, branded on the right breast P. R and below PT. ST. LOUIS, departed as maroons on the 24th of last month. Those who recognize them are asked to have them arrested and to inform M. Foucher, Merchant at Cap.
1774
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Six Negres, de nation Congo, dont quatre étampés TARDIEU AU CAP, & les deux autres I BANET. AU CAP, sont partis marons le 28 du mois dernier dans un petit canot appartenant au Sieur Michel. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Tardieu, rues de Penthievre & de Taranne, au Cap; il y aura récompense.
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Six Negroes, of the Congo nation, four of them branded TARDIEU AU CAP and the other two I BANET. AU CAP, departed as maroons on the 28th of last month in a small canoe belonging to the Sieur Michel. Those who recognize them are asked to have them arrested and to inform M. Tardieu, at the streets of Penthievre and Taranne, at Cap; there will be a reward.
1774
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé Dominique, menuisier de son métier, âgé de 25 à 26 ans, taille de 5 pieds 6 pouces, ayant quatre étampes, la derniere LEHOT FRERES, est parti maron le 30 du mois dernier. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis aux Sieurs Metaisyer freres, rue du Vieux-Gouvernement, au Cap.
1774-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Dominique, carpenter by trade, aged 25 to 26 years, height of 5 feet 6 inches, bearing four brands, the last one LEHOT FRERES, ran away as a maroon on the 30th of last month. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested and to give notice to the Sieurs Metaisyer brothers, rue du Vieux-Gouvernement, at Cap.
1785
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Hercule, Arada, étampé LAVAUD, taille de 5 pieds 4 pouces, parti marron du 25 au 26 du mois d'Aout dernier. Ceux qui connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Pelletant [esperluette] Leberquier, Négocians en cette ville, ou à M. Rouzeau, Habitant à Mirebalais, à qui il appartient.
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Hercule, Arada, branded LAVAUD, height 5 feet 4 inches, maroon since 25 to 26 August last month. Those with any knowledge are asked to inform Monsieur Pelletant & Leberquier, Merchants in this city, or Monsieur Rouzeau, Planter in Mirebalais, to whom he belongs.
1785
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre Cotocoli, étampé de l'étampe du navire LC, ayant les narines percées, taille de 5 pids 4 à 5 pouces. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis au Sieur Lemaître, chez M. Caradeux aîné.
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro Cotocoli, branded with the mark of ship LC, with pierced nostrils, height 5 feet 4 to 5 inches. Those with any knowledge are asked to notify Monsieur Lemaître, at the residence of Monsieur Caradeux senior.
1785
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Pascal, Nago, sans étampe, âgé de 24 à 25 ans, taille de 5 pieds, ayant les jambes un peu cambrées & des marques de son pays sur le visage, rouge de peau, marron depuis le 30 du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d,en donner avis au sieur Pavageau, en cette ville.
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Pascal, Nago, without brand, aged 24 to 25 years, height 5 feet, with somewhat bowed legs and scarification marks of his country on his face, ruddy complexion, maroon since 30 of last month. Those with any knowledge are asked to inform Monsieur Pavageau in this city.
1785
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Jean-Pierre, Congo, étampé HINSANT & BONNEAU, âgé de 25 ans, taille de 5 pieds 3 pouces, d'une belle figure, parti marron le 20 du mois dernier des hauteurs du Gallet. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner à M. Bonneau, habitant dans les hauteurs du Gallet, quartier du Cul-de-Sac; il y aura récompense.
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Jean-Pierre, Congo, branded HINSANT & BONNEAU, 25 years old, 5 feet 3 inches tall, of fine appearance, maroon since the 20th of last month from the heights of Gallet. Those with any knowledge of him are requested to inform M. Bonneau, residing in the heights of Gallet, Cul-de-Sac district; a reward will be given.
1785
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Gertrude, Congo, étampé ROBIN, âgée de 23 ans, taille de 4 pieds 5 pouces, assez noire, ayant la jambe droite & le pied beaucoup plus gros que l'autre, parlant bien créole, maronne depuis un mois. ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis au Sieur Bourceret, Tailleur à Saint-Marc.
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Gertrude, Congo, branded ROBIN, 23 years old, 4 feet 5 inches tall, quite dark-skinned, with her right leg and foot much larger than the other, speaking Creole well, maroon for one month. Those with any knowledge of her are requested to inform Sieur Bourceret, Tailor at Saint-Marc.
1785
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Philidor, Congo, étampé FBF, âgé de 25 ans, parti marron depuis trois semaines des Gonaïves, avec un canot; ledit Nègre appartient à M. Bonnefoy. ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Desdunes fils, aux Gonaïves.
1785-10-08 · Saint-Domingue
Philidor, Congo, branded FBF, 25 years old, maroon for three weeks from Gonaïves, with a canoe; said Negro belongs to M. Bonnefoy. Those with any knowledge of him are requested to inform M. Desdunes fils, at Gonaïves.
1804
Port-au-Prince. Coronation celebrated with order and enthusiasm.
He then went to Le Cap with his whole staff. On 8 October, the day fixed for the ceremony of his accession to the Empire, Father Corneille Brelle, parish priest…
1804
1804, October 8: (The Pageantry and Politics of the Coronation Ceremony): Following the anointing, the royal party repaired from the Champ de Mars to a conve…
1804, October 8: (The Pageantry and Politics of the Coronation Ceremony): Following the anointing, the royal party repaired from the Champ de Mars to a convent chapel in purple coronation…
1804
1804, October 8: (The Coronation of Jacques I): Observing the political developments in France, where Napoleon Bonaparte had been proclaimed Emperor, Dessali…
1804, October 8: (The Coronation of Jacques I): Observing the political developments in France, where Napoleon Bonaparte had been proclaimed Emperor, Dessalines followed suit to elevate the prestige of the…
1804
1804-Oct.-08: Dessalines is crowned Emperor Jacques I.
1804-Oct.-08: Dessalines is crowned Emperor Jacques I. His coronation reflected the new state's desire for international prestige and internal military order. Significance: Demonstrates continuity between revolutionary military organization and post-independence…
1806
Taverny plantation. Insurgents camp there with Moreau as prisoner; the lambi sounds the general insurrection
Meanwhile those resident proprietors who had been dispossessed at last resolved to take up arms against the government. At Mécerou's invitation they met on his plantation in the heights of…
1806
Limonade. Capoix seized in ambush at the ditches of Limonade and shot
Christophe had known from the first days of October that a revolt was to break out against Dessalines in the arrondissement of Les Cayes; he had resolved to have assassinated,…
1806
Fort-Dauphin. Capoix leaves it for Le Cap
Christophe had known from the first days of October that a revolt was to break out against Dessalines in the arrondissement of Les Cayes; he had resolved to have assassinated,…
1806
1806, October 8–16: (The Southern Explosion and the Betrayal of Pétion): Within less than a month, Dessalines was proven right: on October 8, 1806, the South…
1806, October 8–16: (The Southern Explosion and the Betrayal of Pétion): Within less than a month, Dessalines was proven right: on October 8, 1806, the South exploded as one Mécerou,…
1806
1806-Oct.-08: An insurrection in the South against the emperor’s agent leads to the arrest of General Moreau.
1806-Oct.-08: An insurrection in the South against the emperor's agent leads to the arrest of General Moreau. This rebellion was fueled by the class of free property owners who feared…
1820
1820-10-08: (Christophe Shoots Himself in Sans-Souci Palace After a Stroke Leaves Him Unable to Maintain Control of His Kingdom, His Heir Killed Ten Days Lat…
1820-10-08: (Christophe Shoots Himself in Sans-Souci Palace After a Stroke Leaves Him Unable to Maintain Control of His Kingdom, His Heir Killed Ten Days Later by Revolutionaries, the Northern Kingdom…
1820
1820, October 8: (The Suicide of Henry Christophe and the Silver Bullet): Next morning, a Sunday, Henry again had the guard paraded under its trusted command…
1820, October 8: (The Suicide of Henry Christophe and the Silver Bullet): Next morning, a Sunday, Henry again had the guard paraded under its trusted commander, Jean-Baptiste Riché,…
1820
1820-Oct.-08: King Henry Christophe takes his own life by shooting himself with a silver bullet as his kingdom collapses.
1820-Oct.-08: King Henry Christophe takes his own life by shooting himself with a silver bullet as his kingdom collapses. His death ended the northern monarchy and allowed President Boyer to…
1837
1837-Oct.-08: Edmond Paul was born in Port-au-Prince as the son of General Jean Paul, a key contender for the presidency.
1837-Oct.-08: Edmond Paul was born in Port-au-Prince as the son of General Jean Paul, a key contender for the presidency. He became one of Haiti's most significant political thinkers and…
1950
1950, October 8–10: (The Election of Magloire: Papa Legba Gets Three Votes, Fignolé Told Only the Army and the Elite Count, and Newsweek’s Verdict): Magloire…
1950, October 8–10: (The Election of Magloire: Papa Legba Gets Three Votes, Fignolé Told Only the Army and the Elite Count, and Newsweek's Verdict): Magloire's only serious opposition, fierce…
1991
1991, October – December: (The Cédras-Biamby-François Triumvirate: Cédras the Face of the Coup at Forty-Five but François the Driving Force, Biamby’s Ties to…
1991, October – December: (The Cédras-Biamby-François Triumvirate: Cédras the Face of the Coup at Forty-Five but François the Driving Force, Biamby's Ties to Mme Cédras, the Presidency Declared Vacant and…
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2005
2005: (The Structural Evolution of a Shared History): In the preface, Michael Heinl explains that the current edition is a necessary update to a work first published nearly…
2005
2005: (The Geography of the Sovereign State): The cartographic materials provided in the volume illustrate the physical and administrative layout of the Haitian Republic. The maps delineate the…
2010
Over the four decades before the earthquake the population of Port-au-Prince rose from around half a million to around two million, nearly all of the increase arriving from…