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Second Empire of Haiti

1849 – 1859 CE · about 10 years

The Second Empire of Haiti was proclaimed when President Faustin Soulouque made himself Emperor Faustin I. He tried and failed to reconquer the Dominican Republic. He was overthrown in 1859 and the republic restored.

Key facts

Dates1849 – 1859 CE
RegionThe Americas
ContinentAmericas
Typeself-proclaimed empire
CapitalPort-au-Prince
FounderFaustin I
Religion(s)Catholicism, Vodou

Before & after

Preceded by

First Empire of Haiti

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.