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Jean-Claude Duvalier
Jean-Claude Duvalier, nicknamed "Baby Doc", was a Haitian dictator who held the presidency of Haiti from 1971 until he was overthrown by a popular uprising in February 1986. He succeeded his father François "Papa Doc" Duvalier as the ruler of Haiti after his death in 1971. After assuming power, he introduced cosmetic changes to his father's regime and delegated much authority to his advisors. Thou…
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politics · President of Haiti from 1971 to 1986 · politician · also Jean-Claude Duvalier, Bébé Doc, Duvalier
Born 3 July 1951 · Died 4 October 2014 · Q310775
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If, during my presidential mandate, the government caused any physical, moral or economic wrongs to others, I solemnly take the historical responsibility ... to request forgiveness from the people and ask for the impartial judgment of history,
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2026· 3 entries
“If, during my presidential mandate, the government caused any physical, moral or economic wrongs to others, I solemnly take the historical responsibility ... to request forgiveness from the people and ask for the impartial judgment of history,”
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“we are as firm as a monkey tail”
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2018· 1 entry
Snopes rated the claim “Donald Trump sold a Trump Tower apartment to the brutal and corrupt former Haitian leader Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier.” True.
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2014· 2 entries
Independent.ie: Former Haiti dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies of heart attack
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Died 2014-10-04.
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2006· 1 entry
To highlight positive aspects of the Duvalier presidency, including the creation of most of Haiti's state institutions and improved access to education for the country's black majority
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1998· 1 entry
A Haitian-born photographer, Gérald Bloncourt, formed a committee in Paris to bring Duvalier to trial
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1987· 1 entry
“Interview with an ex-Dictator”
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1985· 1 entry
And Duvalier fled to France in 1986 on a U
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1980· 1 entry
On 27 May 1980, Duvalier married divorcee Michèle Bennett in a wedding that cost US$2 million.
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1973· 1 entry
“Notes on the New Society of the Philippines”
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1971· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Haiti (1971–1986).
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1951· 1 entry
Born 1951-07-03.
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