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
- 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.
- Duvalier's son, Jean-Claude Duvalier, succeeded him as president and continued his father's repressive policies.
- The Duvalier regime finally fell in 1986 when a popular uprising forced Jean-Claude Duvalier to flee the country.
- Duvalier's legacy continues to haunt Haitian society, as the country struggles to overcome the trauma of his dictatorship.
- The Duvalier family has been accused of amassing a vast fortune through corruption and extortion.
- Despite the passage of time, calls for justice for victims of the Duvalier regime continue to resonate.
- 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.
