François Duvalier

Why Is François Duvalier Influential?

According to Wikipedia, François Duvalier , also known as Papa Doc, was a Haitian politician who served as the president of Haiti from 1957 until his death. He was elected president in the 1957 general election on a populist and black nationalist platform. After thwarting a military coup d'état in 1958, his regime rapidly became more autocratic and despotic. An undercover government death squad, the Tonton Macoute , indiscriminately tortured or killed Duvalier's opponents; the Tonton Macoute was thought to be so pervasive that Haitians became highly fearful of expressing any form of dissent, even in private. Duvalier further sought to solidify his rule by incorporating elements of Haitian mythology into a personality cult.

Other Resources About François Duvalier

• en.wikipedia.org

What Schools Are Affiliated With François Duvalier?

François Duvalier is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Michigan
• State University of Haiti