Sylvain Salnave (February 6, 1827 – January 15, 1870) was a Haitian general who served as the President of Haïti from 1867 to 1869. He was elected president after he led the overthrow of President Fabre Geffrard. During his term there were constant civil wars between the various factions. Eventually, he was overthrown in a coup by his eventual successor Nissage Saget, and Salnave was tried for treason and executed.
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26 February 1826 Cap-Haïtien
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15 January 1870 (aged 43) Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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