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.[1] This occurred in the town of Port-de-Paix. This is stated to have been the spark that led to the eventual Haitian Revolution.[2] He freed slaves and fled to Tortuga Island.[1] He lived there until 1679 when his location was discovered. After this the French sent some maroons who killed him. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Duncan, Rick (9 July 2013). "Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors". Xlibris Corporation – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Asante, Molefi Kete; Mazama, Ama (1 January 2009). "Encyclopedia of African Religion". SAGE Publications – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ Duncan, Rick (9 July 2013). "Man, Know Thyself: Volume 1 Corrective Knowledge of Our Notable Ancestors". Xlibris Corporation – via Google Books.
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