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Dutty Boukman
ModernGeneralHaiti1740 — 1791
Jamaican-born houngan who sparked the Haitian revolution.
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Quick Facts
Born
1740
Died
1791
Country
Haiti
Era
Modern
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)29
Influence (20%)55
Legacy (20%)58
Leadership (15%)41
Strategy (15%)42
Total Score47.9
Dutty Boukman — Complete Timeline
1791 AD
Killed in BattleWar◆ Major
Dutty Boukman was killed in battle against French colonial forces in November 1791, shortly after the Bois Ca
Haitian RevolutionMartyrdomBattle
Impact: nationaltragic
Led the Bois Caïman CeremonyPolitical Action
Dutty Boukman, a Jamaican-born houngan (Vodou priest), led a religious ceremony at Bois Ca
Haitian RevolutionVodouSlave Revolt
Impact: global
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
7
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9
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