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.

Michel Oreste
21st President of Haiti
In office
May 4, 1913 – January 27, 1914
Preceded byTancrède Auguste
Succeeded byOreste 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
DiedOctober 29, 1918(1918-10-29) (aged 59)
New York City, United States
SpouseAlice Euchariste Pommeyrac
OccupationLawyer
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Political offices
Preceded by President of Haiti
May 1913 – January 1914
Succeeded by