Francois Duvalier

Francois Duvalier, also known as Papa Doc, was a Haitian politician and dictator who ruled Haiti from 1957 until his death in 1971. He was the son of Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier and succeeded him as president after his death. Francois Duvalier was known for his authoritarian rule and his suppression of opposition. He was also known for his economic policies, which included the creation of a new currency and the nationalization of key industries. Duvalier's rule was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings. He died in 1971, and his son Jean-Claude Duvalier succeeded him as president. Francois Duvalier's legacy is still debated in Haiti today, with some viewing him as a hero who modernized the country, while others see him as a ruthless dictator who destroyed the country's economy and institutions.