j. duvalier

Du·va·lier

[doo-vahl-yey; French dy-va-lyey]
noun
1.
François [frahn-swa] , ( "Papa Doc" ) 1907–71, Haitian physician and dictator: president 1957–71.
2.
his son, Jean-Claude [zhahn-klohd] , ( "Baby Doc" ) born 1951, Haitian political leader: president 1971–86.
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Duvalier (French dyvalje) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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1.  François (frɑ̃swa), known as Papa Doc. 1907--71, president of Haiti (1957--71)
2.  his son, Jean-Claude (ʒɑ̃klod), known as Baby Doc. born 1951, Haitian statesman; president of Haiti 1971--86; deposed and exiled

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