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.

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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
Spouse	Alice Euchariste Pommeyrac
Occupation	Lawyer

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