Born: 1736 (circa), Haiti
Died: 1816 (circa)
Country most active: Haiti
Also known as: Dédée Bazile, Défilée, Défilée-la-folle
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Marie Sainte Dédée Bazile was a important figure in the Revolution and is known for having gathered the remaining parts of Haiti’s first Emperor, Jean-Jacques Dessalines after his brutal assassination.