Philippe Guerrier
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Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier, Duke of L'Avance, Count of Mirebalais (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ʒak lwi filip ɡɛʁje]; December 19, 1757[1] – April 15, 1845[2]) was a career officer and general in the Haitian Army who became the president of Haïti on May 3, 1844.[3] He died in office on April 15, 1845.
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Philippe Guerrier | |
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4th President of Haiti | |
In office May 3, 1844 – April 15, 1845 | |
Preceded by | Charles Rivière-Hérard |
Succeeded by | Jean-Louis Pierrot |
Foreign Minister, War and Navy | |
In office April 4, 1843 – January 7, 1844 | |
President | Charles Rivière-Hérard |
Preceded by | André Laudun (War and Navy) |
Succeeded by | Hérard Dumesle |
Personal details | |
Born | Jean-Jacques Louis Philippe Guerrier (1757-12-19)December 19, 1757 Grande-Rivière-du-Nord, Saint-Domingue |
Died | April 15, 1845(1845-04-15) (aged 87) Saint-Marc, Haiti |
Nationality | Haitian |
Profession | Military |
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