Catherine Flon

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.

Catherine Flon
The flag of the Haitian Revolution, inscribed with the words, "Liberté ou la mort" (Freedom or death)
Born	December 2, 1772 Arcahaie, Saint-Domingue (now Haiti)
Died	1831 (aged 58–59)
Nationality	Haitian
Occupation(s)	Seamstress, patriot
Family	Jean-Jacques Dessalines (godfather)