Episode 3 of 3
Promulgation of Constitution
- When
- 7 July 1801
- Where
- Entire island
Louverture promulgated the Constitution on 7 July 1801, establishing his authority as Governor-General for Life.
The Constitution was promulgated on 7 July 1801, officially establishing Louverture's authority as governor general "for life" over the entire island of Hispaniola. It confirmed most of his existing policies and challenged Napoleon's authority.
Sources
- Saint-Domingue Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Toussaint Louverture Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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