Fabre Geffrard

haiti, president, republic, education, lincoln recognition

Born Sep 19, 1806

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Passed Away Dec 31, 1878 Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Lifespan 72 years old

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"Education and lawful diplomacy are the true pillars of republican stability."

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President of Haiti from 1859 to 1867 who restored the Republic, modernized higher education, and signed the Concordat with the Vatican.

Biographical Record

Fabre Nicolas Geffrard was a Haitian military general and statesman who led the peaceful overthrow of Emperor Faustin Soulouque in 1859, restoring the republican constitution.

As President, Geffrard oversaw a major educational and cultural renaissance, founding the National School of Medicine, the Law School, and the National School of Music. In 1860, he negotiated the historic Concordat with the Holy See, establishing modern Catholic schooling.

In 1862, his administration secured the historic diplomatic recognition of Haiti by the United States under President Abraham Lincoln.

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Final Resting Place

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Port-au-Prince Cemetery
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

                         GPS: 18.5392, -72.3364                    

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