Defeated rebel commanders were resettled across the Spanish empire, some founding lasting communities

Evidence

Biassou, a pioneer of slave revolt, became a pioneer of another kind, securing a retirement in Florida. Others ended up along the coast of Central America, where they established long-standing communities. Jean- François and his entourage lived for many years in Spain. — Dubois, Laurent, Avengers of the New World_ The Story of…, 634