Francois Duvalier

About Francois Duvalier

Birth Day: April 14, 1907
Birth Place: Haiti

Francois Duvalier

Francois Duvalier was born on April 14, 1907 in Haiti. Also known by the nickname of "Papa Doc," this physician-turned-politician became dictator of Haiti in 1957. After taking office, he established a paramilitary organization known as Tonton Macoute, garnering support for his policies through his personal charisma and through the invoking of the Haitian Vodou tradition.
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Popular As Francois Duvalier
Occupation World Leader
Age 64 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born April 14, 1907 (Haiti)
Birthday April 14
Town/City Haiti
Nationality Haiti

🌙 Zodiac

Francois Duvalier’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Francois Duvalier was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

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About

Also known by the nickname of "Papa Doc," this physician-turned-politician became dictator of Haiti in 1957. After taking office, he established a paramilitary organization known as Tonton Macoute, garnering support for his policies through his personal charisma and through the invoking of the Haitian Vodou tradition.

Before Fame

After studying Medicine at both the University of Haiti and the University of Michigan, he aided in efforts to prevent the spread of malaria, typhus, and other deadly diseases that were Common among Haiti's poor.

Trivia

He aligned himself with the Négritude political and intellectual movement of the 1930s, and he founded a journal titled Les Griots. He was responsible for killing and/or banishing tens of thousands of Haitian citizens.

Family Life

His marriage to Simone Ovide resulted in a son named Jean-Claude (who served as President of Haiti during the 1970s and early 1980s) and daughters named Nicole and Marie Denise.

Associated With

The British Journalist Alan Whicker produced a 1969 documentary about Duvalier.

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