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4.18- Death to the French

Revolutions

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The Death of Jean Jacques d'Esaline

In the fall of 18 o six, emperor jacques went on an inspection tour of south province. While down there in petion's back yard, petion made his move. Garrison commanders across the peninsula declared themselves in revolt. The emperor rushed back towards porta prince to mobilize a response, but he never made it. According to the story, his body was then torn to pieces by an angry mob. But all the pieces were then gathered back up by a woman, a long time camp follower of desolines. When dasiline died, he was not a popular guy, hence the unceremonious execution and tearing apart of his body. In due course,

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