One hundred eight years ago, on October 29, 1918, Michel Oreste died.

Michel Oreste, born on April 8, 1859, in Jacmel, Haiti, and Haitian politician, died of uremia on October 29, 1918, in New York, United States. He was president of the Republic of Haiti from May 4, 1913, to January 27, 1914.

His Turbulent Presidency

Elected by the National Assembly with 72 votes, Michel Oreste became president after two previous terms marked by violent deaths. He supported German merchants and adopted an anti-American policy before World War I. Under his presidency, he resigned on January 27, 1914, in the face of a popular uprising.

Exile and End of Life

After his hasty departure on a German ship bound for Colombia, Michel Oreste remained in exile in the United States until his death. His term was followed by the Public Salvation Committee led by Edmond Polynice, which lasted until February 8, 1914.