Henri Christophe
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Title
Henri Christophe
Subject
Henri Christophe, King of Haiti, 1767-1820
Haiti--History--Revolution, 1791-1804
Haiti--History--Revolution, 1791-1804
Description
Henri Christophe (October 6, 1767-October 8, 1820) served as a revolutionary general and leader of the State of Haiti, the Northern Provinces that broke off from the rest of the state in 1810. The luxurious hat and chair in the painting reflect the self-styled grandeur Christophe became known for, leading him to appoint himself king of Haiti. His system of forced labor became increasingly unpopular, as well as his growing paranoia, which ultimately led him to suicide in 1820.
Creator
Ben Salus
Source
Ben Salus
Date
Circa 2014
Format
png, oil on canvas, 19"x25" (framed)
Type
still image
Identifier
HC2500.03
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
painting
Physical Dimensions
19"x25" (framed)
Files
Collection
Citation
Ben Salus, “Henri Christophe,” HAMOC, accessed May 23, 2026, https://hamoc.libraryhost.com/items/show/380.
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