Duvalier further sought to solidify his rule by incorporating elements of Haitian mythology, most prominently Voudou, into a personality cult. Duvalier remained in power until his death in 1971 …

François Duvalier (born April 14, 1907, Port-au-Prince, Haiti—died April 21, 1971, Port-au-Prince) was the president of Haiti whose 14-year regime was of unprecedented duration in that country.

Dr. François Duvalier, also known as “Papa Doc,” was the president of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. His regime was notorious for its autocratic and corrupt rule.

François "Papa Doc" Duvalier assumed the presidency of Haiti on October 22, 1957, marking the beginning of a brutal and authoritarian regime that would last until his death in 1971.

François Duvalier was the president of Haiti from 1957 until his death. Trained as a physician and known to his people as "Papa Doc," Duvalier ruled his country as no other Haitian chief …

An ill-conceived coup attempt in July 1958 spurred Duvalier to act on his conviction that Haiti's independent military threatened the security of his presidency.

Negotiations stalled, and while Duvalier initially accepted an offer of asylum in Jamaica, he rescinded his offer and decided to remain in Haiti. As a result, the US State Department cut …

François Duvalier (b. 14 April 1907; d. 21 April 1971), president of Haiti (1957–1971). A noir (black), Duvalier was born in Port-au-Prince; his father was an elementary schoolteacher and …

Duvalier was elected President of Haiti in 1957, winning by pitting the black majority against the 'mulatto' (mixed black-white) minority elite. Following this, he consolidated his rule with …

3 days ago · Haiti under Duvalier was, in effect, a police state. During Duvalier’s time in power, Haiti experienced increasing international isolation, renewed friction with the Dominican …