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Duvalier

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Du·va·lier  (dväl-y, dü-), François Known as "Papa Doc." 1907-1971.
Haitian dictator. Elected president in 1957, he declared himself president for life in 1964 and ruled in an authoritarian manner until his death. His son Jean-Claude (born 1951), known as "Baby Doc," succeeded him in 1971 but fled the country in 1986 after widespread civil unrest.
Duvalier (French) [dyvalje]
n
1. (Biographies / Duvalier, François (1907-1971) M, Haitian, POLITICS: head of state) François (frɑ̃swa), known as Papa Doc. 1907-71, president of Haiti (1957-71)
2. (Biographies / Duvalier, Jean-Claude (1951 M, Haitian, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: head of state) his son, Jean-Claude (ʒɑ̃klod), known as Baby Doc. born 1951, Haitian statesman; president of Haiti 1971-86; deposed and exiled
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Noun1.Duvalier - son and successor of Francois Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986 (born in 1951)
Baby Doc, Jean-Claude Duvalier
2.Duvalier - oppressive Haitian dictator (1907-1971)
Francois Duvalier, Papa Doc


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