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About François Duvalier
François Duvalier’s political will was driven by the black nationalism movement in Haiti during the 1910s when a number of U.S. Marines invaded the country. It was during this period that he bought into the Pan-African ideologies.
In 1946, he was selected by then President Dumarsais Estimé to head the nation’s Public Health Service, before he was appointed the Minister for Health and Labor three years later. He later announced his intention to compete for the presidency in 1956 and was elected into office the following year.
After overcoming a failed coup d'état in July 1958, Duvalier created a paramilitary force known as Tonton Macoute which dealt with his opponents. He then became more autocratic and went into the 1961 elections unopposed. In 1964, he gave himself the “President for Life” title which kept him in office until his death in 1971.
Family
His dad was a judicial officer named Duval Duvalier. Ulyssia Abraham, a baker, was the name of his mother. He was raised by his aunt, Madame Florestal. He was married to Simone Duvalier with whom he had four children including Jean-Claude Duvalier, who succeeded him as the President of the country, at age 19.
Education
He studied medicine at the University of Haiti. He also had a short spell at the University of Michigan.
Death
He battled with diabetes and heart disease before dying in 1971.
Trivia
He was nicknamed “Papa Doc” due to his medical background.
Duvalier ordered the killing of black dogs in the country’s capital after he was convinced that his political opponent, Clément Barbot, could change into that.
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F.A.Q. about François Duvalier
When is his birthday?
François Duvalier's birthday is on April 14, 1907.
In how many days is his birthday?
François's birthday is in 111 days
How old was François when he died?
He was 64 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 21, 1971.
How old would he be today?
François Duvalier would be 117 years old if he was alive today.
Where was François from?
He was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.