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Rigaud, André |
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Rigaud, André (äNdrā` rēgō`), 1761–1811, Haitian mulatto general in the wars that liberated Haiti. Educated, but vain, he believed in the superiority of mulattoes. He sought (1798–1800) unsuccessfully to wrest the leadership from Toussaint L'Ouverture Toussaint L'Ouverture, François Dominique (fräNswä` dômēnēk` t ..... Click the link for more information. . In 1802 he went to France, returned with General Leclerc, and was sent back again as a prisoner. In 1810, once again on Haitian soil, he tried to overthrow Alexandre Pétion Pétion, Alexandre (älĕksäN`drə pātyôN`), 1770–1818, Haitian revolutionist. ..... Click the link for more information. in the south. Defeated, he died, presumably by starving himself to death. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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