Who used to rule haiti?

Haiti was ruled by various leaders and regimes throughout its history. After gaining independence from France in 1804, it was first ruled by Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who declared himself Emperor. Subsequently, Haiti experienced a series of dictatorships and military regimes, including the notorious Duvalier family, with François "Papa Doc" Duvalier and his son Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier ruling for several decades in the mid-20th century. The political landscape has since remained unstable, with multiple leaders and governments taking power.