Magny was a Haitian revolutionary officer who served in two documented roles: co-commander of the crete-a-pierrot garrison during the legendary 1802 siege, and signatory as a chief of brigade on the 1804 Declaration of Independence.
His career bridges two of the revolution's most decisive moments — the military resistance that broke the French expeditionary force's momentum, and the founding act that formalized Haitian sovereignty.
TimelineAcross the historical record.
- 1802
Leclerc Expedition
expedition — The French campaign that made Crête-à-Pierrot strategically decisive.
- 1802-03-04
Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot
crete-a-pierrot — The 1802 siege where Magny co-commanded the fort's defense.
- 1804-01-01
Haitian Declaration of Independence
declaration-of-independence — Event/document context for the signatory trail.