Black History Month: François Makandal
François Makandal was an African runaway slave and rebel leader during the Hatian Revolution. Most people know about Toussaint Louverture but Makandal was the real deal sledgehammer. Not to much is known about Makandal expect he is from Africa, through hard labor in the sugar mills lost an arm and might possibly have been Muslim. Makandal sent to work on a sugar plantation at the age of 12, later escaped and joined a group of rebels where he became the leader. Having a great knowledge of plants he was able to make powerful poisons so well to the point he told people he had supernatural powers. He would poison whole plantations untrustworthy slaves included before he ran down and started his kill streak. He was so successful that colonists believed he would kill the whole white population on the island. By torturing a captured slave, colonists were able to locate and capture Makandal. Set to be burned at the stake, Makandal broke free during his execution and attempted to escape but he was subdued and held down until he was burned.
François Makandal was an African runaway slave and rebel leader during the Hatian Revolution. Most people know about Toussaint Louverture but Makandal was the real deal sledgehammer. Not to much is known about Makandal expect he is from Africa, through hard labor in the sugar mills lost an arm and might possibly have been Muslim. Makandal sent to work on a sugar plantation at the age of 12, later escaped and joined a group of rebels where he became the leader. Having a great knowledge of plants he was able to make powerful poisons so well to the point he told people he had supernatural powers. He would poison whole plantations untrustworthy slaves included before he ran down and started his kill streak. He was so successful that colonists believed he would kill the whole white population on the island. By torturing a captured slave, colonists were able to locate and capture Makandal. Set to be burned at the stake, Makandal broke free during his execution and attempted to escape but he was subdued and held down until he was burned.