François Duvalier

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was François Duvalier born?April 14, 1907
2. When did François Duvalier die?April 22, 1971 (age 64)
3. Where was François Duvalier born?Port-au-Prince, Haiti
4. Who was François Duvalier and why is he called 'Papa Doc'?François Duvalier was a Haitian leader who became president in 1957 and ruled for 14 years. He called himself 'Papa Doc' because he had a medical background and wanted to look like a caring father.
5. How did Duvalier try to protect Haiti from outside influence?He used strong nationalist words and said Haiti should not let other countries control it. He also used the Tonton Macoutes to keep people quiet.

Duvaliérisme: The political ideology and system of governance established by François Duvalier in Haiti.
Negritude Movement: A literary and ideological movement celebrating Black identity, culture, and history.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.