Élie Lescot Politician

Antoine Louis Léocardie Élie Lescot (December 9, 1883 – October 20, 1974) was the President of Haiti from May 15, 1941 to January 11, 1946. He was a member of the country's light-skinned elite and used the political climate of World War II to sustain his power and ties to the United States, Haiti's powerful northern neighbor. His administration presided over a period of economic downturn and harsh political repression of dissidents.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 09, 1883
Birth place	Haiti , Saint-Louis-du-Nord
Date of death	October 20, 1974
Place of death	Haiti , Laboule

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Office holder

office	Minister of Interior Minister of National Education Agriculture and Labor 31st President of Haiti Minister of Interior and Justice
president	Louis Borno Sténio Vincent
successor	Franck Lavaud