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1801 - Toussaint Louverture Advances on Santiago

Haitian liberator Toussaint Louverture entered the city of Santiago in the eastern part of Hispaniola (modern-day Dominican Republic) as part of his campaign to unify the island under his leadership and push back French influence. This move marked a significant step in his broader effort to abolish slavery and establish autonomy from colonial powers.

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