François Duvalier
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Summary
François Duvalier was born on April 14, 1907[1], in Port-au-Prince[2]. He died on April 21, 1971[3], in Port-au-Prince[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and physician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,232 views/month, #5,969 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Duval Duvalier[8]
- Spouse: Simone Duvalier[9]
- Child: Jean-Claude Duvalier[10], Marie-Denise Duvalier[11]
- Country of citizenship: Haiti[12]
- Position held: President of Haiti[13]
- Educated at: University of Haiti[14], University of Michigan[15]
- Religion or worldview: Voodoo Church[16], Catholicism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: National Unity Party[19]
- Commons category: François Duvalier[20]
- Cause of death: diabetes[21]
- Family name: Duvalier[22]
- Given name: François[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Name in native language: Franswa Divalye[27], François Duvalier[28]
- Candidacy in election: 1961 Haitian presidential referendum[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject African diaspora[30]
Why It Matters
François Duvalier has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was François Duvalier born?
François Duvalier was born in Port-au-Prince[2].
Where did François Duvalier die?
François Duvalier died in Port-au-Prince[4].
Who were François Duvalier's parents?
François Duvalier's father was Duval Duvalier[8].
Who was François Duvalier married to?
François Duvalier's spouses include Simone Duvalier[9].
What did François Duvalier do for work?
François Duvalier worked as a politician[5] and physician[6].
Where did François Duvalier go to school?
François Duvalier was educated at University of Haiti[14] and University of Michigan[15].