Louis Eugène Roy

Politician

1861 – 1939

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Who was Louis Eugène Roy?

Louis Eugène Roy was a prominent mulatto Haitian banker selected by U.S. General John H. Russell, Jr., the American High Commissioner to Haïti, to serve as that country's interim president following the resignation of Louis Borno. Roy served from 15 May to 18 November 1930, during which time his major duty was to oversee elections to the new National Assembly. When the Assembly selected Sténio Vincent as president, Roy stepped down.

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Born
1861
Haiti
Also known as
  • Louis Eugene Roy
Died
Oct 27, 1939
Port-au-Prince

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on July 23, 2013

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