Michel Oreste
President of Haiti (1859-1918) · Haiti · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59
Michel Oreste Lafontant served as president of Haiti from May 1913 to January 1914. A lawyer and legislator, he was the first civilian elected to the office. A reformist, he faced opposition from forces loyal to landowner elites such as his successor Oreste Zamor, and stepped down on 27 January.
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He died in exile in New York City on 28 October 1918.
Country
Haiti
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1859 to 1918 · aged 59
