Michel Oreste
Michel Oreste Lafontant (April 8, 1859 – October 29, 1918) served as president of Haiti from May 1913 to January 1914. He was a reformist toppled by forces loyal to landowner elites such as his successor Oreste Zamor. He died in exile in New York City on 28 October 1918.
Michel Oreste | |
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| 21st President of Haiti | |
| In office May 4, 1913 – January 27, 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Tancrède Auguste |
| Succeeded by | Oreste Zamor |
| Senator for the Ouest department | |
| In office May 17, 1912 – May 4, 1913 | |
| Member of the Provisional Government of Haiti | |
| In office May 14, 1902 – May 26, 1902 | |
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| Born | Michel Oreste-Lafontant April 8, 1859 Jacmel, Haiti |
| Died | October 29, 1918 (aged 59) New York City, United States |
| Spouse | Alice Euchariste Pommeyrac |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
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