Born c. 1781 as a freewoman. She served as a sergeant in the army of Toussaint Louverture during the Haitian Revolution in 18th century. She was married to a great general Charles Belair. Eventually captured by General Charles Leclerc, she was sentenced to death by decapitation, after witnessing her husband die by firing squad. Reportedly, she walked to her death with bravery and defiance.
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Showing posts with label Haitian Revolution. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Sanité Bélair!
Born c. 1781 as a freewoman. She served as a sergeant in the army of Toussaint Louverture during the Haitian Revolution in 18th century. She was married to a great general Charles Belair. Eventually captured by General Charles Leclerc, she was sentenced to death by decapitation, after witnessing her husband die by firing squad. Reportedly, she walked to her death with bravery and defiance.
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