Proper noun
Saint Domingue
Alternative form of Saint-Domingue
Saint-Domingue
(now historical) A former French colony on the island of Hispaniola from 1659 to 1809, roughly equivalent to modern-day Haiti.
Saint-Domingue
A confidential copy of this decree was sent to Leclerc, who was authorized to restore slavery in Saint-Domingue when the time was opportune. Source: Internet
A slave revolt in Saint-Domingue (present-day Republic of Haiti ) had been followed by the first French general emancipation of slaves in 1793–94. Source: Internet
Convinced that the same fate lay in store for Saint-Domingue, these commanders and others once again battled Leclerc. Source: Internet
By the 1780s, Saint-Domingue produced about 40 percent of all the sugar and 60 percent of all the coffee consumed in Europe. Source: Internet
At the time, Saint-Domingue 's slaves led by Toussaint Louverture were in revolt against France. Source: Internet
His main goal was to maintain French control of Saint-Domingue, stabilize the colony, and enforce the social equality recently granted to free people of color by the National Convention of France. Source: Internet