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Michel Oreste
(8 April 1859 - 28 October 1918)
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Michel Oreste Lafontant

Michel Oreste Lafontantserved as president of Haiti from May 1913 to January 1914.

Early life

Michel Oreste Lafontant was born on 8 April 1859.

Career

Michel Oreste Lafontant served as president of Haiti from 4 May 1913 to 27 January 1914.  He was a reformist and was toppled by forces loyal to landowner elites such as his successor Oreste Zamor. 

Death

He died in exile in New York City on 28 October 1918, aged 59.

Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Oreste
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OCCUPATION: Politician
 
BORN: 8 April 1859
BIRTHPLACE: Jacmel, Haiti
 
DIED: 28 October 1918 (aged 59)
DEATH: New York, USA
 
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
President of Haiti: 4 May 1913 – 27 January 1914
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