Charlemagne Péralte

Rebel, Deceased Person

1886 – 1919

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Who was Charlemagne Péralte?

Charlemagne Masséna Péralte was a Haitian nationalist leader who opposed the US Invasion of his country in 1915. Leading guerrilla fighters called the Cacos, he posed such a challenge to the US forces in Haiti that the occupying forces had to upgrade their presence in the country. Péralte remains a highly praised Haitian hero.

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Born
1886
Hinche
Also known as
  • Charlemagne Peralte
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Died
Nov 1, 1919

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on July 23, 2013

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