Padre Jean

Padre Jean (or Padrejean) was a slave on the island of Hispaniola.[1] In 1676, he attempted to overthrow his slavemaster and consequently form a revolution.[2] This occurred in the town of Port-de-Paix. This is stated to have been the spark that led to the eventual Haitian Revolution.[3] He freed slaves and fled to Tortuga Island.[4] He lived there until 1679 when his location was discovered. After this the French sent some maroons who killed him.[5]

References
  1. Duncan, Rick (2013-07-09). Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781483641478.
  2. Duncan, Rick (2013-07-09). Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781483641478.
  3. Asante, Molefi Kete; Mazama, Ama (2009-01-01). Encyclopedia of African Religion. SAGE. ISBN 9781412936361.
  4. Duncan, Rick (2013-07-09). Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781483641478.
  5. Duncan, Rick (2013-07-09). Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781483641478.
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