Alexandre Pétion Politician

Alexandre Sabès Pétion (April 2, 1770 – March 29, 1818) was the first President of the Republic of Haiti from 1806 until his death in 1818. He is one of Haiti's founding fathers, together with Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, and his rival Henri Christophe.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 02, 1770
Birth place	Haiti , Port-au-Prince , Saint-Domingue
Date of death	March 29, 1818
Place of death	Haiti , Port-au-Prince
Spouse	Marie-Madeleine Lachenais