Born: 1781, Haiti
Died: 5 October 1802
Country most active: Haiti
Also known as: Sanité Bélair
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Suzanne Bélair known as Sanité Bélair was a Haitian revolutionary leader and served in Toussaint Louverture’s army. She and her husband, another lieutenant in Louverture’s army, were eventually found and executed at Napoleon’s command.