| Florvil Hyppolite |
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Louis Mondestin Florvil Hyppolite
Former President of Haiti
Louis Mondestin Florvil Hyppolite was the President of Haiti from 17 October 1889 to 24 March 1896.
Early life and education
Louis Mondestin Florvil Hyppolite was born on 26 May 1828 in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti
Career
He was a career soldier, a general. He was installed as president by a constitutional council.
Death
Hyppolite died of a heart attack while in office on 24 March 1896,, while traveling to address a civilian revolt in the city of Jacmel. He was 67.
A tale of Haitian folklore describes how Hyppolite's hat fell off his head before arriving to Jacmel that day, something that was considered a bad omen among everyday Haitians. The incident is remembered in the Haitian children song "Panama M' Tombé", which is still sung to this day.
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Politician |
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| Date of Birth |
26 May 1828 |
| Place of Birth |
Cap-Haïtien, Haiti |
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| Date of Death |
24 March 1896 (aged 67) |
| Place of Death |
Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
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| Notable Accomplishments |
| President of Haiti: 1 September 1888 – 5 October 1888 |
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