Catherine Flon
Catherine Flon | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1772 |
| Died | 1831 (aged 58–59) |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Occupation(s) | Seamstress, patriot |
| Family | Jean-Jacques Dessalines (godfather) |
Catherine Flon (1772-1831) was a Haitian seamstress, patriot and national heroine. She is regarded as one of the symbols of the Haitian Revolution and independence. She is celebrated for sewing the first Haitian flag on May 18, 1803, and maintains an important place in Haitian memory of the Revolution to this day.