Former Haitian President Farbre-Nicolas Geffrard was born at Anse-a-Veau on September 19, 1806. He was a Haitian mulato soldier. His father, General Nicolas Geffrard participated in Haiti was of independence.

Geffrard has a long and influential military career. He became a Captain of the Haitian army at the age of 37, then, chief under the Soulouque Government.

Not satisfied with the Soulouque government, he was involved in a Coup D' Etat that removes Soulouque from power. Later, he was selected president of Haiti

In the Haitian creole, we say: "Sa'w Plante se li ou rekolte"

Fabre-Nicolas Geffrard was credited for a very progressive policy during his administration. He made great improvement in the areas of education, agriculture, finance and international trade.

Many schools and universities were created. A school of music and the school of medicine were introduced to the Haitian population. In addition, the Haitian government created opportunities for Haitian students to travel and study abroad

Do you think more education in Haiti is what we need? Do you think our education should continue to focus on the French model?

The Haitian Military was reorganized to the point where he was able to reduce it close to half of its size.

Was the policy to decrease the size of the Haitian army to half of its size a good one?

Being raised as Catholic, Geffrard made effort to promote the influence of Catholic religion in Haiti. During his administration, he reestablished diplomatic relationship with Rome and the Vatican. Geffrard also initiated several campaigns to abolish voodoo in Haiti.

In June, 1862, The U.S. finally recognized Haiti as a free country since its independence from France.

Do you agree with the foreign policy if Fabre-Nicolas Geffrard?  was right with his foreign policy? How about his campaigns to abolish voodoo in Haiti?

Farbre-Nicolas Geffrard was able to create many enemies of his government, and  several attempts were made to remove him from power. In 1867, Major Sylvain Salnave finally succeeded in removing from power.

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