Alexandre Sabès Pétion (French pronunciation: [alɛksɑ̃dʁ sabɛs petjɔ̃]; 2 April 1770 – 29 March 1818) was the first president of the Republic of Haiti from 1807 until his death in 1818. One of Haiti's founding fathers, Pétion belonged to the revolutionary quartet that also includes Toussaint Louverture , Jean-Jacques Dessalines ...

Alexandre Sabès Pétion was a Haitian independence leader and president, remembered by the Haitian people for his liberal rule and by South Americans for his support of Simón Bolívar during the struggle for independence from Spain.

On October 6, 1804, Dessalines declared himself ruler for life, yet was assassinated on October 17, 1806. Pétion championed the ideals of democracy and clashed with Henri Christophe, who wanted absolute rule. Pétion was elected President in 1807 of the southern Republic of Haiti.

Alexandre Sabès Pétion (b. 2 April 1770; d. 29 March 1818), President of Haiti (1807–1818). Born in Port-au-Prince of a mulatto mother and a wealthy French father, Paschal Sabès, Pétion belonged to the liberto (free colored) class of Port-au-Prince.

Alexandre Sabès Pétion was the first President of the Republic of Haiti from 1807 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.

2023年12月4日 · Of these four Haitian heroes, Alexandre Pétion is the least known in the United States, but his name is revered in Latin America because he played a role of first importance in the history of the New World.

Alexandre Pétion (1770-1818) was the first president of the (southern) Republic of Haiti upon its establishment in 1807. He served in this office until 1816, when a new constitution made him President for life.

Alexandre Pétion (älĕksäN´drə pātyôN´), 1770–1818, Haitian revolutionist. After taking part in the expulsion (1798) of the English from Haiti, he joined (1799) André Rigaud against Toussaint L'Ouverture and commanded the heroic but tragic defense of Jacmel, a southern port.

2022年4月2日 · From that day, until practically his accession to the presidency of Haiti, on March 9, 1807, Alexandre Pétion is despite himself, and sometimes, deliberately involved in most of the major events at the apotheosis of January 1st, 1804 and the emergence of this Republic."

Pétion, Alexandre älĕksäNˈdrə pātyôNˈ , 1770–1818, Haitian revolutionist. After taking part in the expulsion (1798) of the English from Haiti, he joined (1799) André Rigaud against Toussaint Louverture and commanded the heroic but tragic defense of Jacmel, a southern port.