Jean Cinéas, born on May 5, 1805, was a prominent Haitian jurist and political thinker. A direct descendant of revolutionary leaders, he played a major role in formalizing Haiti’s early legal system after independence. His writings emphasized sovereignty, civil rights, and legal protections for freed citizens, helping to anchor Haiti’s fragile institutions during the 19th century. Cinéas’s legacy remains central to Haitian legal traditions, influencing constitutional revisions even decades after his death.
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