As a revolutionary leader, Louverture was known as what?
The Saviour of Haiti
The Father of Haiti
The Liberator of slaves
The General of Revolution
Answer
As the leader of the Haitian Revolution, Toussaint Louverture was known as the Father of Haiti. He was born into slavery in Saint-Domingue, which is now Haiti, and rose to prominence during the revolution. He was a brilliant military strategist and led the Haitian army to victory over the French. After the revolution, he became the governor-general of Haiti and ruled the country for several years.
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