Faustin Soulouque

ModernEmperorHaiti1782 — 1867

Emperor Faustin I of Haiti, former slave.

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Quick Facts

Born

1782

Died

1867

Country

Haiti

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score42.6

Faustin Soulouque — Complete Timeline

1849 AD

Invasion of the Dominican RepublicWar◆ Major

Emperor Faustin I launched a military campaign to reconquer the Dominican Republic, which had gained independence from Haiti in 1844. The Haitian army was defeated at the Battle of Las Carreras by Dominican forces under Pedro Santana, ending the invasion.

WarDominican RepublicInvasion

Impact: regionaldestructive

Proclamation as Emperor Faustin IPolitical Action◆ Major

Faustin Soulouque, who had been President of Haiti since 1847, proclaimed himself Emperor Faustin I. He established a hereditary monarchy, created a nobility, and modeled his court after Napoleon III's France. This ended Haiti's republican government.

MonarchyEmpireHaiti

Impact: national

1855 AD

Second Invasion AttemptWar

Faustin I ordered a second invasion of the Dominican Republic with a larger army. The Haitian forces were again defeated at the Battle of Santom

WarDominican RepublicDefeat

Impact: regionaldestructive

1859 AD

Overthrow and ExilePolitical Action◆ Major

A revolution led by General Fabre Geffrard overthrew Emperor Faustin I. He was forced to abdicate and went into exile in Jamaica. The empire was abolished, and Haiti returned to a republican form of government under Geffrard.

RevolutionExileEnd of Empire

Impact: nationaltragic