Eugene Francois Magloire
Eugène Francois Magloire ( July 1841-February 6, 1908) was a career officer and general of the Haitian army from circa 1855 to 1908.
Eugene Francois Magloire | |
|---|---|
| Commandant of Grande-Riviere du Nord | |
| In office January 5,1903 – February 6,1908 | |
| President | Pierre Nord Alexis |
| Preceded by | Cyriaque Celestin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 1841 Quartier Morin, Haiti |
| Died | February 6,1908 Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Resting place | Grand Cimetiere of Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Relations | Jean-Jacques Magloire Francillette Celestin |
| Children | Paul Eugene Magloire
Arsene Magloire Herzulie Magloire Adelaide Magloire Josephine Magloire Grand-Jean Magloire |
| Occupation | Military (Division General) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Haiti |
| Branch/service | Haitian Army |
| Years of service | 1858-1908 |
| Rank | General |
Life and career
Eugene was the son of Jean-Jacques Magloire and Francillette Celestin of Dominica that came to settle in Quartier Morin, Haiti around 1828. He was born in the summer of 1841. He was the youngest of the eight children. Eugene had 6 brothers named Urbain-Pierre, Jean-Pierre, Riche, Julien, Desauguste, and Pierre-Jacques and a sister name, Juliette. During his studies in Grande Riviere du Nord in 1855, Jean-Jacques Magloire was assigned to the east of the country at the head of the fifth regiment and made a soldier.
While in the army, he married his general's niece Philomene Mathieu in February 5,1908 at Ouanaminthe. In 1885, his wife gave birth to their first son Jean-De-Dieu Grand-Jean. Later that year he met Louise Virgile, who later gave birth to two other kids for. Eugene had eighteen children and several mistresses. During the Firminist revolt in 1902 President Nord Alexis assigned to him the defense of Fort Belair in Cap-Haitien. That same year, Haiti entered into a Civil War to know who would become president, and Eugene was one of the Spies during the war. General Magloire distinguished himself at the boulevard of Limbe. On January 5, 1903, he became commandant of Grande Riviere du Nord by succeeding general Cyriaque Celestin. Later that year, he became the honorary aide-de-camp and general of division of President Nord Alexis. The president kept him in Port-au-Prince at the trusted post at the Fort National of Haiti. On August 15, 1907 General Albert Louis Gousse died and He commanded His funeral at St Anne Church of Limonade. He became Commandant of Fort Alexandre.
Death and Funeral
It was during a military mission at Port-de-Paix with which he had been charged during a scuffle and soldier, taking off saying that his wallet from his pocket dropped his revolver inadvertently, one of the bullets exploded and penetrated him into the spinal column. He died as a result of an accident when the government attacked he found himself without gestures, without a sentence at his combat station.He went back to Port-au-Prince for surgery.Due to the gravity of his case, he decided to marry his fiance, Philomene. In the morning of February 6, 1908(Next day after his Marriage) Eugene died at the age of 66 at Port-au-Prince.The next morning, the Haitian Government gave him an imposing funeral. His body was installed in the House of Representatives then at 8 o'clock a convoy shook. General Jules Coicou ordered numerous officers and Major State Members of the President of The Republic to precede the hearse. They had the services at a cathedral. Numerous crowns worn by delegations preceded the hearse. At the cemetery Frédéric Marcelin read a speech to recall the qualities of General Eugene.
Family
Eugene descendants also involves in politics. His sons Regulis Magloire became a general,Jacques Magloire became a deputy and Arsene Magloire became Minister of Defense from 1950 to 1952. He's youngest son Paul Eugene Magloire joined the army in 1930 and he became the President of Haiti from 1950 to 1956.His grandsons Raymond Montreuil became Lieutenant and Roger Prophete became colonel. He's great-grandnephews Luc Alexis later became the commandant of Grande Riviere du Nord and Milot, in 1960 and Rene Magloire served as a Minister of Justice and Public security twice in 1995-1996 and 2006-2008.Then in 2013-2015, he was President of Inite.
Legacy
On December 8, 1954, Paul Eugene Magloire inaugurated a barrack name Caserne Eugene Magloire in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. This Barrack was where Eugene had the accident.
References
- "Obseques". Le Nouvelliste. February 7, 1908 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
- "Le General Eugene Magloire". Le Matin. February 7, 1908 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
- "Mort d'honnet homme". Le Nouvelliste. February 8, 1908 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
- "Derniere heure". Le Matin. February 6, 1908 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
- "Derniere heure". Le Nouvelliste. February 6, 1908 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
- "Funerailles". Le Matin. August 17, 1907 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.
- "Souscription". Le Nouvelliste. February 14, 1903 – via Digital Library of the Caribbean.