jean-claude duvalier
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Definition
Proper noun: * Jean-Claude Duvalier: The son and successor of François Duvalier ("Papa Doc") as the President of Haiti. His presidency, from 1971 to 1986, continued his father's authoritarian regime. He was overthrown by a popular uprising and fled the country in 1986.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Jean-Claude Duvalier was known as "Baby Doc" during his rule.
- The regime of Jean-Claude Duvalier was marked by political repression.
- After his exile, Jean-Claude Duvalier unexpectedly returned to Haiti in 2011.
Advanced Usage
- "The Duvalier dynasty": This term refers to the consecutive, autocratic rule of Haiti by François Duvalier (1957–1971) and then his son, Jean-Claude Duvalier (1971–1986).
- "The Duvalierist regime": Describes the political system and period characterized by the rule of the Duvalier family, encompassing the presidencies of both father and son.
Variants and Related Words
- Duvalier (Proper noun): The family name. Often used to refer to either François or Jean-Claude Duvalier, or the dynasty as a whole.
- Baby Doc (Proper noun): The common nickname for Jean-Claude Duvalier, distinguishing him from his father, "Papa Doc."
- Papa Doc (Proper noun): The common nickname for François Duvalier, Jean-Claude's father and predecessor.
Synonyms
- Baby Doc (nickname)
- The younger Duvalier
Related Terms and Context
- Haitian dictatorship: The form of government during his rule.
- Tonton Macoute: The feared paramilitary force and secret police under both Duvalier regimes.
- Exile: The state of being barred from one's native country, which was his status from 1986 to 2011.
Noun
- son and successor of Francois Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986 (born in 1951)