
Péralte, Charlemagne – Guerrilla Leader
Péralte, Charlemagne. Guerrilla leader – Born in 1886 in Hinche, Péralte was an officer in the Haitian Army. He resigned
Péralte, Charlemagne. Guerrilla leader – Born in 1886 in Hinche, Péralte was an officer in the Haitian Army. He resigned
Claudette Werleigh was Foreign Minster of Haiti during the momentous years 1993-94 when UN troops intervened, bringing an end to military dictatorship, and restoring the elected government.
Gérard Pierre-Charles By Colin Harding, The Independent, 23 October, 2004 Gérard Pierre-Charles was a leading figure in Haitian politics for
Inventor – Michel Molaire has played an integral role in groundbreaking innovations at Eastman Kodak for more than 20 years.
André Pierre by Vario Sérant, Caribbean Net News, 6 October, 2005 André Pierre, a world-renowned Haitian painter died on October
Edmond, Tyrone. International male model – Born in Cap-Haïtien in 1977. His mother died when he was nine years old,
Magloire. Military ruler behind Haiti’s brief golden age By Greg Chamberlain The Guardian – 20 July, 2001 General Paul Magloire,
Artist – The father-figure of Haitian art, and one of the greatest natural painters of modern times. Born in 1894
The great revolutionary poet By Tontongi (Editor of Tanbou) – 10 March, 2007 The great revolutionary poet Paul Laraque died
Musician and singer – Born in 1970 in Croix-des-Bouquets, but grew up in Port-au-Prince until the age of nine when
Martha Jean-Claude, known affectionately as Mamita, came to fame in Haiti during the 1940s, most notably during Port-au-Prince’s bicentennial festivities
Actress, dancer, singer and writer – Martha Jean-Claude was born in Port-au-Prince, in 1919, and started singing at a very
Alexandre Gregoire One of the greatest ‘naive’ painters By Charles Arthur – The Haiti Support Group – 7 August, 2001
Singer – Born in Gonaïves, Michel is a captivating performer, versatile vocalist, accomplished dancer, songwriter and producer. She has recorded
Antoine Adrien: Liberation theology activist and mentor of Jean-Bertrand Aristide Associated Press – May 14 2003 Antoine Adrien, a Catholic
Poet, playwright – Born in Grand-Gossier in 1912 into a family of well-to-do mulattoes, he learnt both French and later
Peck, Raoul. Film maker – Grew up in Zaire where his parents had emigrated to escape the Duvalier dictatorship when
Duvalier, François ‘papa doc’. Doctor, politician, dictator – Born in 1907 in Port-au-Prince, Duvalier was a medical doctor who became