Charlemagne Péralte
Haitian nationalist leader · Haiti · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1885 to 1919 · aged 34
François Borgia Charlemagne Péralte was a Haitian nationalist leader who led armed resistance against the United States occupation of Haiti from 1917 to 1919. He led Cacos guerrilla fighters against forces of the United States Marine Corps and the Gendarmerie of Haiti before his assassination by U.S. Marines.
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About this person
A photograph of his corpse, widely distributed as a deterrent to Haitian resistance, made him a martyr and national hero in Haiti.
Country
Haiti
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1919 · aged 34
