Alexandre Pétion

Politician

1770 – 1818

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Who was Alexandre Pétion?

Alexandre Sabès Pétion was the first President of the Republic of Haiti from 1807 until his death in 1818. He is considered as one of Haiti's founding fathers, together with Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and his rival Henri Christophe.

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Born
Apr 2, 1770
Port-au-Prince
Also known as
  • Alexandre Petion
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Died
Mar 29, 1818
Port-au-Prince

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on July 23, 2013

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