Duvalier
Americannoun
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François Papa Doc, 1907–71, Haitian physician and dictator: president 1957–71.
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his son Jean-Claude Baby Doc, 1951–2014, Haitian political leader: president 1971–86.
noun
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François (frɑ̃swa), known as Papa Doc. 1907–71, president of Haiti (1957–71)
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his son, Jean-Claude (ʒɑ̃klod), known as Baby Doc. born 1951, Haitian statesman; president of Haiti 1971–86; deposed; lived in exile in France before returning to Haiti in 2011
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Unlike past dictators such as Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines or Haiti’s Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, Maduro has limited options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 26, 2025
By the 1960s, the Egyptian was a wealthy man who was wheeling and dealing with everyone from Arab sheiks to Papa Doc Duvalier, Haiti's notorious dictator.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2023
Which country was ruled by dictators called “Papa Doc” Duvalier and “Baby Doc” Duvalier?
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2023
When Barrack wrapped up, Duvalier had another question: "Can I keep the watch?"
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2022
He invited the president of France, the president of the United States, the president of Russia, Italy, Germany, and China, as well as our own president, His Excellency, the President for Life Papa Doc Duvalier.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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