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Proclamation as Emperor
- When
- 22 September 1804
- Where
- Haiti
Generals proclaimed Dessalines Emperor on 22 September 1804, ending his term as Governor-General-for-life.
After serving as Governor-General-for-life since the independence declaration, Dessalines was proclaimed Emperor of Haiti by the generals on 22 September 1804. This event marked the formal creation of the empire, transitioning his role from governor to monarch.
Sources
- Jean-Jacques Dessalines Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- First Empire of Haiti Wikipedia
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