Henri Christophe

President and King of Haiti (1767-1820)
Person human Q353458
Henri Christophe
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Henri Christophe

Summary

Henri Christophe is a human[1]. Born in Grenada[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1767[3]. He passed away in Haiti[4]. He died on October 8, 1820[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grenada[2], Henri Christophe…
  • Henri Christophe passed away in Haiti[4].
  • Henri Christophe was born on October 6, 1767[3].
  • Henri Christophe died on October 8, 1820[5].
  • Burial took place at Citadelle Laferrière[8].
  • Henri Christophe was married to Marie-Louise Coidavid[9].
  • A child of Henri Christophe was François-Ferdinand Christophe[10].
  • A child of Henri Christophe was Jacques-Victor Henry, Prince Royal of Haiti[11].
  • Henri Christophe held citizenship in Haiti[12].
  • Henri Christophe's professions included politician[6].
  • Henri Christophe held the position of President of Haiti[13].
  • Henri Christophe's religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].
  • Henri Christophe is recorded as male[15].
  • Henri Christophe's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Henri Christophe's noble title is recorded as emperor[17].
  • Henri Christophe's Commons category is recorded as Henri Christophe[18].
  • Henri Christophe's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalissimo[19].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].
  • Henri Christophe's family name is recorded as Christophe[21].
  • Henri Christophe's given name is recorded as Henri[22].
  • Henri Christophe's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henri Christophe[23].
  • Henri Christophe's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
  • Henri Christophe's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Henri Christophe's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Henri Christophe's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henri Christophe was born in Grenada[2]. He was born on October 6, 1767[3].

Career and Affiliations

Henri Christophe's professions included politician[6]. He held the position of President of Haiti[13].

Personal Life

Among Henri Christophe's spouses was Marie-Louise Coidavid[9]. Children include François-Ferdinand Christophe[10], 1794–1805[28], of Haiti[29] and Jacques-Victor Henry, Prince Royal of Haiti[11], a politician[30], 1804–1820[31], of Haiti[32]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[14].

Death and Burial

Henri Christophe died on October 8, 1820[5]. He passed away in Haiti[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[20]. He is buried at Citadelle Laferrière[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Henri Christophe include Université Roi Henri Christophe[33], a university[34], in Haiti[35], founded in 2012[36] and Camponotus christophei[37], a taxon[38].

Why It Matters

Henri Christophe ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (585 views/month, #6,787 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

Entities named for him include Université Roi Henri Christophe[33], a university[34], in Haiti[35], founded in 2012[36] and Camponotus christophei[37], a taxon[38].

FAQs

Where was Henri Christophe born?

Henri Christophe was born in Grenada[2].

Where did Henri Christophe die?

Henri Christophe passed away in Haiti[4].

Who was Henri Christophe married to?

Henri Christophe's spouses include Marie-Louise Coidavid[9].

What did Henri Christophe do for work?

Henri Christophe worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 28d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death gunshot wound
    Given name Henri
    Aliases
    Manner of death suicide
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