Jean-Pierre Boyer's forces occupy Santo Domingo
- When
- 1822
- Where
- Capital City; Territory
- Episodes
- 2
In February 1822, Haitian President Jean-Pierre Boyer entered Santo Domingo, initiating the annexation of the former Spanish colony. This followed the 1821 declaration of independence by José Núñez de Cáceres, who subsequently handed over the city keys to Boyer. The event marked the beginning of a twenty-two-year occupation, merging the territory into the Republic of Haiti.
Episodes
- Military Advance
Boyer advanced with a significant army, estimated between 10,000 and 50,000 soldiers, against a smaller Dominican force, securing frontier allegiance.
- Boyer Enters Santo Domingo
On February 9, 1822, Jean-Pierre Boyer formally entered Santo Domingo, where José Núñez de Cáceres handed over the city keys, marking the annexation.
Background and detail
Arrival and Annexation. Boyer marched into the country with a significant force, estimated variously between 10,000 and 50,000 soldiers, against a smaller Dominican army. On February 9, 1822, he formally entered Santo Domingo, where Núñez de Cáceres handed over the city keys. This act finalized the annexation of the newly independent state into the Republic of Haiti.
People involved
- Jean-Pierre Boyer · President of Haiti
- José Núñez de Cáceres · Former Captain General/President of Spanish Haiti
Sources
- Haitian occupation of Santo Domingo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
- Jean-Pierre Boyer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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