About Joseph Saint-Rémy
Lived 1816 – 1858 (aged 42). Joseph Saint-Rémy was a Haitian historian.
Joseph Saint-Rémy (c. 1818–1856) was a Haitian historian. He is best known for his biography La Vie de Toussaint Louverture about the Haitian Revolution leader Toussaint L'Ouverture, and for his work Pétion et Haïti, about another Revolutionary figure, Alexandre Pétion. Born in Guadeloupe, Saint-Rémy emigrated to Haiti as a young child and grew up in Les Cayes before leaving for school in France.
Selected works
La Vie de Toussaint Louverture Pétion et Haïti Les Mémoires de Boirond-Tonnerre Les Mémoires deToussaint Louverture
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Saint-Rémy?
Haitian historian
When was Joseph Saint-Rémy born?
Joseph Saint-Rémy was born on 21 March 1816 in Basse-Terre.
When did Joseph Saint-Rémy die?
Joseph Saint-Rémy died on 9 September 1858 in Laferté-sur-Aube.
What was Joseph Saint-Rémy's occupation?
Joseph Saint-Rémy was a historian.
What nationality was Joseph Saint-Rémy?
Joseph Saint-Rémy was Haitian.
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