Second Empire of Haiti

Second Empire of Haiti was a former country that existed during 1849–1859 under rule of Faustin I.

On August 20, 1849 Haitian parliament proclaimed the president Faustin Soulouque emperor of Haiti. On September 20, 1849 the constitution was adopted. Emperor Faustin attempted to conquer Dominican Republic, which resulted a failure. Emperor had to abdicate because of uprising under lead of Fabbre Geffrard and monarchy got abolished on January 15, 1859. Geffrard has been elected president.

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