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Frédéric Marcelin

1848 – 1917

Haitian politician and writer

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Lived 1848 – 1917 (aged 69). Frédéric Marcelin was a Haitian journalist, politician, diplomat and writer.

Frédéric Marcelin (1848–1917) was a Haitian writer and politician. Born in Port-au-Prince, Marcelin was best known for the three novels Marilisse, La Vengeance de Mama (1902), and Thémistocle Epaminondas Labasterre (1901). Along with his contemporaries Fernand Hibbert and Justin Lhérisson he worked to establish a uniquely Haitian novel.

He also wrote an essay on the National Bank of Haiti, Haïti et sa Banque Nationale (1896), and another on the "Finance and Commerce Department", (Le Départment des Finances et du Commerce d'Haïti) (1896).

He was Minister of Finance 1892-1895 and 1905–1908.

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Important facts

Born
11 January 1848, Port-au-Prince
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 March 1917, Paris
Occupation
Journalist, politician, diplomat, writer
Nationality
Haiti
Positions held
Foreign Minister of Haiti
Also known as
Frederic Marcelin

People in Frédéric Marcelin's life

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Fernand Hibbert
1873 – 1928
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Justin Lhérisson
1873 – 1907
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Contemporaries

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1809 – 1892
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frédéric Marcelin?

Haitian politician and writer

When was Frédéric Marcelin born?

Frédéric Marcelin was born on 11 January 1848 in Port-au-Prince.

When did Frédéric Marcelin die?

Frédéric Marcelin died on 11 March 1917 in Paris.

What was Frédéric Marcelin's occupation?

Frédéric Marcelin was a journalist, politician, diplomat and writer.

What nationality was Frédéric Marcelin?

Frédéric Marcelin was Haitian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frédéric Marcelin

· Wikidata: Q3090021

· DBpedia: Frédéric Marcelin

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