Henry Christophe spelled his first name with a 'y,' and official court documents followed the same convention, as is evidence notably in the Almanach Royal d'Hayti. This is not, as is often assumed, the English spelling, but rather a traditional spelling notably adopted by eponymous French kings. See for example the signature of King Henry IV of France.
McIntosh & Pierrot, Tabitha & Grégory (July 2016). "Capturing the likeness of Henry I of Haiti (1805–1822)". Atlantic Studies. 14, 2017 (2): 127–151. doi:10.1080/14788810.2016.1203214. S2CID163772175.
"Henri Christophe, King of Haiti". King's College London Archives & Special Collections. King's College London. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
McIntosh & Pierrot, Tabitha & Grégory (July 2016). "Capturing the likeness of Henry I of Haiti (1805–1822)". Atlantic Studies. 14, 2017 (2): 127–151. doi:10.1080/14788810.2016.1203214. S2CID163772175.
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"Henri Christophe, King of Haiti". King's College London Archives & Special Collections. King's College London. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
Henry Christophe spelled his first name with a 'y,' and official court documents followed the same convention, as is evidence notably in the Almanach Royal d'Hayti. This is not, as is often assumed, the English spelling, but rather a traditional spelling notably adopted by eponymous French kings. See for example the signature of King Henry IV of France.
