Julia Gaffield
Julia Gaffield is a historian and doctoral candidate at Duke University known for her research on Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a key figure in the Haitian Revolution. Her work explores the complexities of Haiti's history, particularly its interactions with colonial powers. She has traveled extensively for her research, including visits to archives in Jamaica to uncover significant correspondence between Dessalines and the British government, highlighting the global dimensions of Haitian independence.
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Dr Julia Gaffield is a historian specializing in the Haitian Revolution and has signed her latest work on Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
Dr Julia Gaffield parle de Dessalines, abolitionniste et vengeur de "l'Amérique" à l'ambassade d'Haïti à Washington
Haiti· 2025-10-21
Julia Gaffield is a leading specialist in the history of the Haitian Revolution.
Julia Gaffield, grande spécialiste de l’histoire de la révolution haïtienneHaiti· 2025-10-18Julia Gaffield is a history professor at William & Mary who presented a moving portrait of the revolutionary abolitionist Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
Quand Julia Gaffield fait le portrait de Jean-Jacques Dessalines et de son leg de liberté ...Haiti· 2025-10-18Julia Gaffield is a doctoral student in history at Duke University who visited the Haitian Library of the Spiritans for her research on Jean-Jacques Dessalines.
Un séjour aux Archives de LondresHaiti· 2025-10-04