Completion of the Citadelle Laferrière
- When
- 1820
- Where
- Bonnet à l'Eveque mountain
The Citadelle Laferrière, commissioned in 1805, was completed in 1820. Built by tens of thousands of workers, it served as a defensive fortress against potential French incursions.
The fortress was constructed atop the 900-meter Bonnet à l'Eveque mountain. Up to 20,000 workers were involved, with an estimated 10% mortality rate. The project was part of a system of fortifications designed to thwart foreign invaders, particularly from France. Christophe, who became King of Northern Haiti in 1811, oversaw the construction as part of his defensive strategy.
Sources
- Citadelle Laferrière Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
- Henri Christophe Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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