EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 24 MIN
The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe, King of Haiti
from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC
Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces. He later became the first King of Haiti, before dying by suicide. Biographer Marlene L. Daut unpacks the complicated truths behind Christophe's life in her new book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces.
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