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
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
Personal details
Born	Michel Oreste-Lafontant (1859-04-08)April 8, 1859 Jacmel, Haiti
Died	October 29, 1918(1918-10-29) (aged 59) New York City, United States
Political party	Conservative Party[citation needed]
Spouse	Alice Euchariste Pommeyrac
Occupation	Lawyer

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Political offices
Preceded by Tancrède Auguste	President of Haiti May 1913 – January 1914	Succeeded by Oreste Zamor