Events tagged with "jean-pierre boyer"

Historical Events tagged with "jean-pierre boyer"

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Military & Warfare

Haiti invades Dominican Republic in Hispaniola

February 9th, 1822 203 years ago

Haitian forces invaded the Dominican Republic, asserting control over the entire island of Hispaniola. Under the command of Jean-Pierre Boyer, the Haitian army sought to unify the island by incorporating the newly independent Dominican Republic while promoting its political vision. The attack came after years of tension following the split between the two nations and was underscored by Haiti's desire to eliminate perceived threats from its neighbor.