1797

March

• On March 21, 1797 Thomas Maitland becomes the Governor of Bristish occupied parts of Saint-Domingue.

April

• Toussaint Louverture]] becomes the Governor General of Saint-Domingue on March 21, 1797.

August

• On August 27, 1797, Sonthonax and his family leave Saint-Domingue on the frigate L'Indien en route to France, after having been expelled by Toussaint Louverture.

November

• Toussaint Louverture sends a letter to the French Directory on November 5th, 1797, taking a stand of Republican values. This was perhaps the key turning point for Toussaint in defending Saint-Domingue's liberty. (Fick)

See also

• List of Rulers

References

• Fick, Carolyn, Concordia University. "The Slave Revolution and the Unfolding of Independence in Saint-Domingue, 1801-1804." The Haitian Revolution: Viewed 200 Years After, an International Scholarly Conference. John Carter Brown Library, Providence, RI. June 19, 2004.