Léon Cantave
Haitian general (1910–1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Léon Cantave (4 July 1910 – 16 February 1967) was a Haitian general who served as Army Chief of Staff (1956-1957), playing an important role in the political events of 1957.[2]
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Léon Cantave | |
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Acting President of Haiti | |
In office April 2, 1957 – April 6, 1957[1] | |
Preceded by | Franck Sylvain |
Succeeded by | Executive Government Council of Haiti |
In office May 20, 1957 – May 25, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Executive Government Council of Haiti |
Succeeded by | Daniel Fignolé |
Chief of the General Staff of the Army | |
In office December 13, 1956 – May 26, 1957 | |
President | Nemours Pierre-Louis Franck Sylvain |
Preceded by | Antoine Levelt |
Succeeded by | Antonio Thrasybule Kébreau |
Personal details | |
Born | (1910-07-04)July 4, 1910 Mirebalais, Haiti |
Died | February 16, 1967(1967-02-16) (aged 56) Paris, France |
Profession | Military |
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