Born: 1752 (circa), Haiti
Died: 19 May 1816
Country most active: Haiti
Also known as: Suzanne Simon Baptiste
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Suzanne Simone Baptiste Louverture was the dedicated wife and caretaker of Toussaint Louverture. Reports about her life contradict one another but it is certain that she underwent horrific torture when captured by Napoleon. They demanded information about the whereabouts of her husband which she never divulged. The details surrounding her death are unclear.