Description: (President of Haiti from 1847 to 1849)
Faustin Soulouque was a Haitian military commander who became President of Haiti and later declared himself Emperor. He consolidated power by removing the ruling elite, appointing supporters, and establishing a secret police force. Soulouque promoted vodou, granting it partial recognition. Although he initially achieved some victories, his efforts to reclaim the Dominican Republic were unsuccessful, resulting in his resignation in 1859. He was the final Haitian leader born prior to independence and the ultimate ruler to use royal titles.