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ˌdu vælˈyeɪ, duˈvæl yeɪdu·va·lier

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  1. Duvalier, Jean-Claude Duvalier, Baby Docnoun

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

  2. Duvalier, Francois Duvalier, Papa Docnoun

    oppressive Haitian dictator (1907-1971)

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  1. duvalier

    Duvalier generally refers to either François Duvalier or Jean-Claude Duvalier, two former dictators of Haiti who ruled with infamous brutality and corruption. François Duvalier, also known as Papa Doc, came into power in 1957 and ruled until his death in 1971. His son, Jean-Claude Duvalier, also known as Baby Doc, succeeded him and ruled until he was ousted in 1986. The Duvalier regime, marked by severe human rights abuses, political repression, and corruption, is often cited as one of the most oppressive in western hemisphere history.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of duvalier in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of duvalier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  1. Assad Volcy:

    Today, we have a spiritual son of Duvalier in power, who has done everything to shut down parliament. We’re giving a lesson of democracy to Martelly ... to show him we are not accepting the return of dictatorship.

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