The Rise and Fall of King Henry Christophe: A Conversation with Dr. Marlene Daut
Yvener Duroseau Published on: 20/02/2025
Haiti’s history is filled with stories of resilience, revolution, and leadership. Among the most fascinating figures of the Haitian Revolution is King Henry Christophe, a man whose journey from enslaved laborer to revolutionary hero and eventual monarch continues to spark debate. On this episode of 1804 Renaissance, we sat down with Dr. Marlene Daut, a historian, scholar, and professor at Yale University, to discuss her latest book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. In this conversation, Dr. Daut provided an in-depth look at Christophe’s leadership, his impact on Haiti’s development, and the lessons his story holds for Haiti today.
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