duvalier (Meaning)

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duvalier (n)

son and successor of Francois Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986 (born in 1951)

oppressive Haitian dictator (1907-1971)

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duvalier Sentence Examples

  1. François Duvalier, known as "Papa Doc," was a Haitian president notorious for his oppressive regime.
  2. Duvalier established a brutal secret police force known as the Tontons Macoutes.
  3. During Duvalier's dictatorship, countless Haitians were tortured, imprisoned, or disappeared.
  4. The Duvalier regime was characterized by corruption, nepotism, and political repression.
  5. Duvalier's son, Jean-Claude Duvalier, succeeded him as president and continued his father's repressive policies.
  6. The Duvalier regime finally fell in 1986 when a popular uprising forced Jean-Claude Duvalier to flee the country.
  7. Duvalier's legacy continues to haunt Haitian society, as the country struggles to overcome the trauma of his dictatorship.
  8. The Duvalier family has been accused of amassing a vast fortune through corruption and extortion.
  9. Despite the passage of time, calls for justice for victims of the Duvalier regime continue to resonate.
  10. Duvalier's dictatorship is a dark chapter in Haitian history, a reminder of the dangers of tyranny and the importance of human rights.

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son and successor of Francois Duvalier as president of Haiti; he was overthrown by a mass uprising in 1986 (born in 1951), oppressive Haitian dictator (1907-197

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François Duvalier, known as "Papa Doc," was a Haitian president notorious for his oppressive regime.

Duvalier established a brutal secret police force known as the Tontons Macoutes.

During Duvalier's dictatorship, countless Haitians were tortured, imprisoned, or disappeared.

The Duvalier regime was characterized by corruption, nepotism, and political repression.