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After the victory against France, Jean-Jacques Dessalines became Haiti's first ruler. Born into slavery, he joined the Haitian Revolution at 30, and quickly rose through the ranks. Dessalineswas one of the main lieutenants for General Toussaint Louverture before taking control of the Haitian Army. As a way to secure the country's independence, he ordered the slaughter of all remaining white Frenchmen, making him a controversial figure.