Dessalines
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Dessalines can refer to:
- Jean-Jacques DessalinesJean-Jacques DessalinesJean-Jacques Dessalines was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first ruler of an independent Haiti under the 1801 constitution. Initially regarded as Governor-General, Dessalines later named himself Emperor Jacques I of Haiti...
, a general and statesman of Haiti.- La DessalinienneLa DessalinienneLa Dessalinienne is the national anthem of Haiti, honoring Jean-Jacques Dessalines. It was written by Justin Lhérisson and composed by Nicolas Geffrard and adopted in 1904.- Creole Lyrics :...
, the national anthem of Haiti named in his honor. - Arrondissement of Dessalines, a Haitian arrondissement in the Artibonite Department
- DessalinesDessalinesDessalines can refer to:* Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a general and statesman of Haiti.** La Dessalinienne, the national anthem of Haiti named in his honor.** Arrondissement of Dessalines, a Haitian arrondissement in the Artibonite Department...
, a town in the arrondissement of the same name
- La Dessalinienne
- Alcide Dessalines d'OrbignyAlcide d'OrbignyAlcide Charles Victor Marie Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French naturalist who made major contributions in many areas, including zoology , palaeontology, geology, archaeology and anthropology....
, a French naturalist.