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Jou — This Day in History
November
2026
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Jou surfaces Haitian and African history entries that share today's date across centuries. Each highlighted day on the calendar contains at least one entry from your timeline — click any date to read it. The Did You Know section below surfaces entries without a specific date, drawn randomly from the archive on every visit.
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1766-Nov.-01: A new act passed…
1766-Nov.-01: The British Parliament’s Free…
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1766-Nov.-02: The Count of Rochford,…
Un Negre nommé César, Congo,…
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The fleet sights Dominica on…
1493-Nov.-03: The fleet arrived off…
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At a deserted Guadeloupe village…
Un jeune Negre de 13…
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Deux Negres nouveaux, nation Congo,…
Un Negre, Créole du Grand-Goave,…
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Un Negre Congo, nommé Jasmin,…
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Babet,…
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DECREE of the Conseil of…
REGULATORY DECREE of the Conseil…
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Une Négresse Ibo, nommée Marie-Jeanne,…
Trois Negres nouveaux, de nation…
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Columbus posts a general safe-conduct…
Deux Negres nouveaux, étampés d’un…
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Un Negre Créole, nommé Médor,…
Un Negre Créole, nommé Martin,…
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JUDGMENT of the Conseil de…
Un Negre étampé sur le…
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ORDER concerning the nègres of…
Un Mulâtre nommé Louis, âgé…
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ACT of Notoriety of the…
DECREE of the Conseil du…
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Spaniards take captives at Sainte-Croix…
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Iris,…
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LETTER from the Minister to…
Deux Negres, dont l’un nommé…
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Un Negre, Mondongue, étampé sur…
Un Negre, Congo, nommé Neptune,…
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Roldán signs articles at La…
November 17, 1730: Departs for…
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Un Negre créole, nommé Petit-René,…
Un Negre, nommé Germain, tapissier…
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Quatre Negres nouveaux, nation Congo,…
Un Negre Créole, nommé Michel,…
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Un Negre Mondongue, nommé Patrice,…
Trois Negres, l’un nommé Adonis,…
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ORDER of the Administrators to…
Un Mulâtre, nommé Jean-Pierre, âgé…
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Columbus lands at Samaná a…
Port-Réal. Columbus anchors there on…
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Un Negre Bambara, nommé Larose,…
Un Negre Cotocoly, étampé sur…
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The Conseil du Cap orders…
Trois Negres, nation Mozambique, nommés…
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Un Negre Créole nommé Etienne,…
Une jeune Négresse, nation Mesurade,…
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Deux Negres étampés F. BLERY,…
Un Negre Congo, nommé l’Eveillé,…
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Guacanagarí sends two gold masks…
Un Negre Tiamba, nommé Frontin,…
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Columbus finds the Navidad fort…
1493-11-28: (Columbus Returns to Find…
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DECREE of the Conseil du…
Un Negre, créole sans étampe,…
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Un jeune Negre, Congo, étampé…
Un Negre, Congo, nommé Mentor…
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November 9 — On this day in history (47 entries)
1498
Columbus posts a general safe-conduct for Roldán’s followers at Santo Domingo
... and in future cases, should they occur, he promised that justice would deal with them humanely and mercifully, and he gave leave to those who wished to go to…
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1768
1768-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres nouveaux, étampés d'un côté sur le sein LI, & de l'autre LR.PB, sont marons depuis six mois. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à Mrs Pasquier & Bouyer, Négocians au Port-au-Prince.
1768-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Two new Negroes, branded on one side of the breast with LI, and on the other with LR.PB, have been maroon for six months. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested, and to give notice to Messrs Pasquier & Bouyer, Merchants at Port-au-Prince.
1771
1771-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, Mondongue, étampé sur le sein droit J CE, âgé d'environ 19 à 20 ans, taille de 4 pieds 6 à 7 pouces, un peu rouge & les jambes bien faites, est maron depuis le 18 mars dernier : on croit qu'il s'est retiré dans la partie du Gros-Morne. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Lafourcade, au Cap : il y aura récompense.
1771-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, Mondongue, branded on the right breast J CE, approximately 19 to 20 years old, height of 4 feet 6 to 7 inches, somewhat reddish and with well-formed legs, has been maroon since the 18th of last March: it is believed he has withdrawn to the area of Gros-Morne. Those who recognize him are asked to have him arrested and to give notice to M. Lafourcade, at Cap: there will be a reward.
1774
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé l'Espérance, nation Timbo, étampé IB, & au-dessous LG renversés, âgé d'environ 32 ans, taille 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, est parti maron du 3 au 8 de ce mois. On prie ceux qui en auront connoissance, de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mrs Fouque & Laroux, aubergistes à Léogane.
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named l'Espérance, nation Timbo, branded IB, and below LG reversed, approximately 32 years old, height 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, departed as maroon between the 3rd and 8th of this month. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Messrs Fouque and Laroux, innkeepers at Léogane.
1774
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse domestique, nation Mondongue, étampée C. D.S.A.C renversés, & plus bas BONE, aussi renversés, marquée de petite vérole, & se servant quelquefois de cartes fausses pour passer plus librement, est marone depuis 5 mois. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. le marquis de la Fare, officier au régiment du Port-au-Prince.
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A female slave, domestic servant, nation Mondongue, branded C. D.S.A.C reversed, and lower down BONE, also reversed, marked with smallpox, and sometimes using false papers to pass more freely, has been maroon for 5 months. Those who have any knowledge of her are requested to give notice to Mr. the Marquis de la Fare, officer in the regiment of Port-au-Prince.
1774
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse, nation Nago, étampée M. P, taille 5 pieds 4 pouces, est marone depuis 4 mois & demi. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. le marquis de la Fare, officier au régiment du Port-au-Prince.
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A female slave, nation Nago, branded M. P, height 5 feet 4 inches, has been maroon for 4 months and a half. Those who have any knowledge of her are requested to give notice to Mr. the Marquis de la Fare, officer in the regiment of Port-au-Prince.
1774
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négritte nommée Marguerite, nation Congo, étampée A A M, âgée d'environ 15 À 16 ans, marquée de vérette, est parti marone, depuis 5 semaines, ayant un carcan. Les personnes qui en auront connoissance, sont priées d'en donner avis à la nommée Marianne Parte, Négresse libre à Léogane, à qui elle appartient.
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A young female slave named Marguerite, nation Congo, branded A A M, approximately 15 to 16 years old, marked with smallpox scars, departed as maroon 5 weeks ago, wearing a neck iron. Persons who have any knowledge of her are requested to give notice to the named Marianne Parte, free Negress at Léogane, to whom she belongs.
1774
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé Adonis, nation Congo, sans étampe, âgé d'environ 28 ans, taille 5 pieds 6 pouces, ayant quelques brulures sur le visage, & les dents bien rangées, est maron depuis près d'un mois. On prie ceux qui en auront connoissance, d'en donner avis à la nommée Dorothée, dite Chatelier, Mulâtresse libre à Léogane, à qui il appartient, & qui donnera récompense, si on l'exige.
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Adonis, nation Congo, without brand, approximately 28 years old, height 5 feet 6 inches, having some burn marks on his face, and well-aligned teeth, has been maroon for nearly a month. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to inform the named Dorothée, called Chatelier, a free Mulâtresse at Léogane, to whom he belongs, and who will give a reward if required.
1774
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nation Maramby, étampé HVF, & encore ST, le surplus illisible, âgé d'environ 26 ans, est maron depuis 5 mois. On prie ceux qui en auront connoissance, d'en donner avis au sieur Colinet, charron au bourg des Verettes, à qui il appartient, ou au sieur Tibaudot à St. Marc : il y aura récompense.
1774-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, nation Maramby, branded HVF, and also ST, the rest illegible, approximately 26 years old, has been maroon for 5 months. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to inform Monsieur Colinet, wheelwright in the town of Verettes, to whom he belongs, or Monsieur Tibaudot at St. Marc: there will be a reward.
1776
1776-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse Nago, âgée d'environ 20 ans, bien faite, le nez aquilin, le bout des oreilles coupé, étampée BREMT entrelacés, est partie marone le 17 septembre dernier. Ceux qui la connoîtront, sont priés de la faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. le Junie Demarais, Négociant au Cap, ou à Mde de Bremont, sur son Habitation, au Bois-de-Lance.
1776-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negress, Nago, aged approximately 20 years, well-formed, aquiline nose, with the tips of her ears cut off, branded BREMT interlaced, departed as a maroon on September 17th last. Those who recognize her are requested to have her arrested and to give notice to Monsieur Junie Demarais, Merchant at the Cape, or to Madame de Bremont, on her Habitation, at Bois-de-Lance.
1776
1776-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre créole de la Martinique, nommé Jean-Louis, âgé d'environ 35 ans, taille de 5 pieds 6 pouces, & une Négresse de même nation, nommée Charlotte, âgée d'environ 24 ans, tous deux étampés GAUTIER FILS, sont partis marons depuis environ quinze jours. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mrs Gautier fils & Rey, Négocians au Cap, rue de Penthievre.
1776-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Creole Negro from Martinique, named Jean-Louis, aged approximately 35 years, height of 5 feet 6 inches, and a Negress of the same nation, named Charlotte, aged approximately 24 years, both branded GAUTIER FILS, have been maroons for approximately fifteen days. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice to Messieurs Gautier fils & Rey, Merchants at the Cape, rue de Penthievre.
1776
1776-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse créole, nommée Ursule, étampée APERODIN DORDENAUE, lui manquant quelques dents de la machoire supérieure, est partie marone le 3 de ce mois. Ceux qui la reconnoîtront, sont priés de la faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Bordier, Négociant au Cap.
1776-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Creole Negress, named Ursule, branded APERODIN DORDENAUE, missing several teeth from her upper jaw, departed as a maroon on the 3rd of this month. Those who recognize her are requested to have her arrested and to give notice to Monsieur Bordier, Merchant at the Cape.
1779
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Scipion, nation Arada, âgé d'environ 30 ans, taille de 5 pieds 11 pouces, marqué aux deux côtés du visage près les tempes, en forme de pince, maçon de son métier & commandeur, parti maron pour la seconde fois : ledit Nègre est incommodé d'une hernie, & appartient au sieur Lemit aîné, au Cul-de-Sac.
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Scipion, nation Arada, approximately 30 years old, height of 5 feet 11 inches, marked on both sides of the face near the temples in the form of a pincer, mason by trade and commandeur, departed as a maroon for the second time: said Negro is troubled by a hernia, and belongs to Sieur Lemit the elder, at Cul-de-Sac.
1779
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre nommé Emmanuel, Créole, âgé d'environ 25 ans, étampé ADRIEN, grand & bien fait, figure allongée, lui manquant deux dents de devant de la mâchoire supérieure, se disant libre. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis au sieur Cayol, à qui il appartient.
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Emmanuel, Creole, approximately 25 years old, branded ADRIEN, tall and well-built, long-faced, missing two front teeth from the upper jaw, claiming to be free. Whoever recognizes him is requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Sieur Cayol, to whom he belongs.
1779
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre nommé Joseph, Congo, étampé BARASSARD, de jolie figure, taille de 5 pieds 6 pouces. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis au sieur Barassard, guildivier à la Croix-des-Bouquets, à qui il appartient.
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Joseph, Congo, branded BARASSARD, of pleasing appearance, height of 5 feet 6 inches. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to Monsieur Barassard, guildivier at Croix-des-Bouquets, to whom he belongs.
1779
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Nègres, l'un nommé Cupidon, Congo, étampé BUTET, âgé d'environ 55 ans, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces ; l'autre nommé Mathurin, Congo, étampé VERPILE & au-dessous F. D. NEGRES, âgé de 23 ans, taille de 5 pieds 1 pouce : ces deux Nègres sont partis marons depuis dix mois de l'habitation de M. le Vicomte d'Escars, à la grande colline d'Aquin. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Montpeirous, régisseur de ladite habitation.
1779-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, one named Cupidon, Congo, branded BUTET, aged about 55 years, height of 5 feet 5 inches; the other named Mathurin, Congo, branded VERPILE & below F. D. NEGRES, aged 23 years, height of 5 feet 1 inch: these two Negroes have been maroon for ten months from the plantation of Monsieur the Viscount d'Escars, at the great hill of Aquin. Those who recognize them are asked to give notice to Monsieur Montpeirous, manager of said plantation.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Dossou Nation Dahomet, âgé de 40 ans, taille 4 pieds 10 pouces, rouge & marqué de petite vérole, marron du 14 septembre dernier de l'habitation Gallois à la Plaine du Nord où il travaillait à faire des fossés. En donner avis à MM. de Blanchardon, Defoy [esperluette] Cousin. Négocians.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Dossou, Nation Dahomet, aged 40 years, height 4 feet 10 inches, ruddy complexion and marked with smallpox scars, maroon since September 14th last from the Gallois plantation in the Plain of the North where he was working at digging ditches. Anyone with information should notify Messrs. de Blanchardon, Defoy & Cousin, Merchants.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Tunpile, âgé d'environ 40 ans, petit, les épaules larges, gros ventre, petites jambes, très-barbu. ayant plusieurs dents qui lui manquent, & Choisy, Ibo âgé de 30 ans, rouge, ayant les dents sciées & la jambe bien faite, étampés F.G. ou J. GREPAIN, provenans de la succession de feu M. Laplene, Habitant au Gros-Morne, marrons depuis trois ans, de l'habitation de M. Nicaud au Gros-Morne. En donner avis audit sieur sur son habitation, ou à M. Delarue Legoux au Cap. Il y aura récompense.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Tunpile, aged about 40 years, short, broad shoulders, large belly, small legs, very bearded, missing several teeth, and Choisy, Ibo aged 30 years, ruddy complexion, filed teeth and well-formed legs, branded F.G. or J. GREPAIN, from the succession of the late M. Laplene, Planter at Gros-Morne, maroons for three years, from M. Nicaud's plantation at Gros-Morne. Anyone with information should notify said Sieur at his plantation, or M. Delarue Legoux at the Cap. There will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Désirée, Mondongue, âgée de 40 ans, étampée sur les deux seins LAGRAVE, dépendante de la succession de feu sieur Lagrave, vivant, charron à l'Acul où elle a demeuré depuis son arrivée en ce pays, & où elle a été vue depuis peu, marronne depuis un an. Ceux qui la reconnaîtront sont priés de la faire arrêter, fut-elle porteuse d'un billet, & d'en donner avis au sieur Sarrazin, Place Royale, qui donnera une portugaise de récompense. Ledit Sieur a à louer une très belle Halle haute & basse formant un appartement séparé, sise rues S, Jean & de la Pointe, près le Marché des blancs.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Désirée, Mondongue, aged 40 years, branded on both breasts LAGRAVE, dependent on the succession of the late Sieur Lagrave, wheelwright at Acul where she lived since her arrival in this country, and where she has been seen recently, maroon for one year. Those who recognize her are asked to have her arrested, even if she carries a pass, and to notify Sieur Sarrazin, Royal Square, who will give a Portuguese gold coin as reward. Said Sieur has to rent a very fine Hall, high and low, forming a separate apartment, located on Saint Jean and Pointe streets, near the White Market.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Anhibal, taille de 5 pieds, marqué de petite vérole, ayant appartenu à Madame la Comtesse d'Agoult, marron du 3 du courant. Le ramener à MM. Fourneau [esperluette] compagnie, il y aura récompense.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Anhibal, height 5 feet, marked with smallpox scars, formerly belonging to Madame the Countess d'Agoult, maroon since the 3rd of this month. Return him to Messrs. Fourneau & Company, there will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Négre nouveau âgé de 36 ans, taille 5 pieds 5 pouces, bien constitué, ayant des marques de son pays au visage, marron de l'habitation des Héritiers Samoüal au Borgne depuis 6 à 8 mois. Ledit Negre étampé SAMOUAL FRERES. En donner avis à M. Samoüal ainé au Borgne, ou à M. son frère au Cap.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
A new Negro aged 36 years, height 5 feet 5 inches, well-built, bearing marks of his country on his face, maroon from the plantation of the Heirs Samoüal at Borgne for 6 to 8 months. Said Negro branded SAMOUAL FRERES. Anyone with information should notify M. Samoüal the elder at Borgne, or his brother at the Cap.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Un Négre Arada, âgé de 22 ans, taille 5 pieds 3 pouces, ayant des marques au visage, un autre aussi Arada, fort & replet taille 5 pieds, âgé de 32 ans, tous deux étampés G marrons du 22 du mois dernier avec un nabot à chaque pied & une chaine qui les accouplait. En donner avis à M. Duperier, Procureur de l'habitation de Heritiers Gerbeau au Trou.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
An Arada Negro, aged 22 years, height 5 feet 3 inches, bearing marks on the face; another also Arada, strong and stout, height 5 feet, aged 32 years; both branded G, maroons since the 22nd of last month, each with a shackle on their feet and a chain coupling them together. Anyone with information should notify M. Duperier, Attorney of the plantation of the Heirs Gerbeau at Trou.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Charles, Créole, âgé de 28 ans, étampé RB, & au-dessous ST MARC, marron depuis 15 jours. En donner avis à MM. Stanislas Delonguemare, Delasalle, Négocians au Cap. Il y aura récompense.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Charles, Creole, aged 28 years, branded RB and below ST MARC, maroon for 15 days. Anyone with information should notify Messrs. Stanislas Delonguemare and Delasalle, Merchants at Cap. There will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Trois Négres nouveaux étampés MN appartenans à M. Michel Normand, Habitant à caracole de la Grande Riviere, Les conduire à M. Petit, rue Royale près la Place Clugny. Il y aura récompense.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Three new Negroes branded MN belonging to M. Michel Normand, inhabitant at caracole of Grande Riviere; bring them to M. Petit, Royal Street near Place Clugny. There will be a reward.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Françoise, Tiamba, âgée de 36 ans, étampée MANSEL, marronne depuis 2 mois. En donner avis à la nommée Marie-Louise Mansel Griffe libre.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Françoise, Thiamba, aged 36 years, branded MANSEL, maroon for 2 months. Anyone with information should notify the named Marie-Louise Mansel, free griff.
1785
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Lucile, Congo, âgée de 20 ans, étampée MAGDELEINE MONDION, marronne depuis 8 jours. En donner avis à Magdeleine Mondion M.L. rue Espagnole au Cap.
1785-11-09 · Saint-Domingue
Lucile, Congo, aged 20 years, branded MAGDELEINE MONDION, maroon for 8 days. Anyone with information should notify Magdeleine Mondion M.L., Spanish Street at Cap.
1799
Bonaparte replaced the Directoire with the consulate.
Grave events had taken place in the bosom of the metropole: General Bonaparte had carried out the 18 brumaire (9 November); that is to say, he had violently substituted for…
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1799
The 18 Brumaire called General Bonaparte to power; Sonthonax, deputy to the Five Hundred, was imprisoned in the Conciergerie and released a few days later
The 18 Brumaire called General Bonaparte to power; Sonthonax, deputy to the Five Hundred, was imprisoned in the Conciergerie and released a few days later.
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1799
It is claimed that on 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799) Mentor declared himself against General Bonaparte and was imprisoned like Sonthonax and others
It is claimed that on 18 Brumaire (9 November 1799) Mentor declared himself against General Bonaparte and was imprisoned like Sonthonax and others.
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1802
Christophe ordered the siege of Cap raised and the retreat on the Morne-Anglais.
This event, which was to be expected, caused a general consternation nonetheless; besides, beginning to run short of munitions, Christophe ordered, on the 18th (9 November), the raising of the…
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1802
Pétion, Clervaux and Christophe lift the siege of the Cap
General Rochambeau was at that moment at Port-Républicain. The new captain general left his command to General Watrin, and arrived at the Cap on 17 November on the frigate the…
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1802
Christophe lifted the siege of Cap and withdrew to Morne Pelé
On 9 November 1802, when Christophe raised the siege of the Cap, he withdrew to the Morne Pelé. Rural school and chapel. Rouzier tells this under the entry MORNE PELE.
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1808
Christophe’s flotilla prevents the landing of siege artillery
On 24 October the positions were taken to form the siege of St.Marc. The next day the garrison began to cannonade the besiegers; it attacked the 23rd and 24th demi-brigades,…
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1865
Léon Montas forces the Barrière-Bouteille
The government troops were driven back by Salnave. On 9 November General Léon Montas forced the Barrière-Bouteille with his cavalry and entered the town, which the English were bombarding. Rouzier…
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1865
Fort Belair falls to the government
On 9 November, at four o'clock in the afternoon, the fort Belair fell into the power of the government, not without lively resistance, and under the fire of the English…
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1865
Salnave orders the town burned from Fort Bourgeois
On 9 November 1865, at 5 o'clock in the evening, Salnave, seeing that he could not resist the attacks of the government troops and the English cannon, distributed torches at…
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1865
British cannon end Salnave’s insurrection at the Cap
The insurrection of Sylvain Salnave, which set out from Ouanaminthe on 7 May 1865, reached the Cap. President Geffrard had the town surrounded and blockaded for six months. Salnave held…
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1865
Geffrard makes headquarters at Dalban and his troops enter the rebel town
On 9 November 1865, President Geffrard established his headquarters there, and in the evening his troops entered the rebel town. Rouzier tells this under the entry Dalban.
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1865
General Valentine takes Fort Saint Michel
On 9 November, at 11 o'clock in the morning, General Valentine took definitive possession of Fort St. Michel, which the rebels had abandoned under the fire of the English cannon.…
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1865
Fort Saint Pierre falls to the government
On 9 November 1865 at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, it fell into the power of the government. It was disarmed at the fall of the insurrection. Rouzier tells this…
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1865
British warships shell Cap-Haïtien and break Salnave’s hold on the city
On 9 November 1865 HMS Galatea and HMS Lily bombarded the forts guarding the harbour at Cap-Haïtien and landed government troops. The raid answered a rebel attack on the British…
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1874
Haiti and the Dominican Republic conclude a treaty
On 9 November 1874 the Republic of Haïti, having General Michel Domingue as its president, and the Dominican Republic, having General Ignacio Gonzalès as its president, concluded for 25 years…
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1874
Treaty with the Dominican Republic
A treaty of commerce, friendship and extradition with the Dominican Republic, on 9 November 1874, which treaty ceased to be in force by virtue of two conventions signed by C.…
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1874
Dominican Republic and Haiti conclude a treaty
Treaty of 1874. The Dominican Republic concluded, on 9 November 1874, a treaty of peace, friendship, commerce and extradition with the Republic of Haiti. The present possessions of the two…
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1874
1874-November-09: Haiti and the Dominican Republic signed a landmark Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation.
1874-November-09: Haiti and the Dominican Republic signed a landmark Treaty of Peace, Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation. A crucial and unique feature of this treaty was an article in which both…
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1937
1937, November – 1938, January 9: (The Café Rex Shooting: Armand’s Plot, Calixte’s Nephew, the Kouri, and Calixte Exiled to Nice): Armand was also undercutti…
1937, November – 1938, January 9: (The Café Rex Shooting: Armand's Plot, Calixte's Nephew, the Kouri, and Calixte Exiled to Nice): Armand was also undercutting Vincent: in conspiracy with…
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2000
A Gonaïves jury convicts sixteen for the Raboteau massacre
On 9 November 2000, after five years of pretrial work and a six-week trial, a jury at Gonaïves convicted sixteen of the twenty-two defendants in custody for the Raboteau massacre;…
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