Duvalier


Definition: Meaning of, Duvalier in English to English dictionary.

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  1. born in 1951 son and successor of François Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986
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  2. 1907-1971 oppressive Haitian dictator
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Duvalier used in phrases

  • Duvalier, François
    1. (1907-71) the President of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. He was called "Papa Doc" and ruled as a DICTATOR . He had a private army of soldiers called the Tontons Macoutes, who helped him to prevent any opposition to his government. He was famous for being very violent and cruel.
  • François Duvalier (noun)
    1. 1907-1971 oppressive Haitian dictator
  • Jean-Claude Duvalier (noun)
    1. born in 1951 son and successor of François Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986
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