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A Picture of Jean Claude Duvalier and Michele Bennett

Michele Bennett, Haiti's most stylish First Lady, lived the life to which she was always accustomed. Born in 1950 to wealthy parents, her father being a descendant of the King of Haiti, Henry Christophe, Michele was privileged with an education in New York, a prominent job as a secretary at a time when black women were seen doing mainly domestic work, and a first marriage to a Tuskegee Airman. But her 1973 marriage to her first husband would end 5 years later, and Bennett would marry the President of Haiti, Jean-Claude Duvalier in 1980 to become Haiti's own version of Marie Antoinette.

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Here is a picture of the Duvalier Family, Francois Duvalier, Jean Claude Duvalier, Simone Ovide Duvalier.

Before there was 'Baby Doc', there was 'Papa Doc', and notwithstanding any cliche in the saying about apples and how far they fall from the tree, Francois Duvalier taught his son to rule by his own example. This president would, throughout his unconstitutionally elongated rule of Haiti, be responsible for the reported deaths of thousands and the repression of millions of Haitians, ruling through fear and intimidation for many years.

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Jean Claude Duvalier taking a picture with his Father, Francois Duvalier.

For the most part, the only son of Francois Duvalier, Jean Claude spent his youth in isolation.

He was not allowed to have has many friends as many teens do. He became president fro life at the age of 19. At that time, he was the youngest president in the world

Duvalier's Lavish Lifestyle in Exile

Deceased Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier ruled Haiti for 15 years before being exiled. He fled with wife Michele to Europe, finally settling in France on the Cote d'Azur.

The couple resided in a villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Duvalier dined at five-star establishments, routinely picking up the tab for his entourage. Much of his wealth was ill-acquired during his rule, and Michele was rumored to refrigerate her minks so she could wear them in the palace.

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Here is a picture of the only daughter of Former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier. Anya Duvalier at the wake of her Father in Port-au-Prince. This picture was taken on October 9, 2014.

Baby Doc Dead of Heart Attack

Jean-Claude Duvalier, Haiti's brutal dictator, was exiled to France for 25 years, along with wife Michele nee Bennett. He returned home to Haiti in 2011 with companion Veronique Roy.

Authorities were trying to bring Duvalier up on charges of crimes against humanity for the hundreds of thousands of Haitians his death squads massacred during his rule. Duvalier died of a heart attack recently while eating breakfast.

Michele, who divorced in Duvalier in 1990, today resides in France.

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Here is a picture of Former Haitian First Lady Michele Bennett. She is seeing here in Port-au-Prince after a long time of absence. She was attending the wake of her former husband Jean Claude Duvalier

Former Haitian First Lady Michele, the Power behind the Throne

Jean-Claude Duvalier, Haiti's bloodthirsty tyrant, married high school sweetheart Michele Bennett, making her First Lady of Haiti. She ingratiated herself with the public initially, but later developed a reputation for greed and corruption. She also wielded political power beyond her husband's abilities to get things done.

Michele gave Duvalier two children, a boy and a girl. After a 15-year rule, Duvalier and she fled to France where they eventually divorced.

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President Michel Martelly outraged Amnesty International, when he considered holding a state funeral for deceased former Haitian president Duvalier. Duvalier was alleged to have committed atrocities upon Haitians, his network killing hundreds of thousands, causing a mass exodus of citizens in the past, as well as Human Rights violations

AI Director Erika Rosas said, ". . . President Martelly could have expressed compassion for the thousands of victims of Duvalierism . . . . This is a slap on the face for human rights and the victims' struggle to justice."

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Here is a picture of Nicolas Duvalier at the Wake of former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier.

There are rumors that Nicholas is likely to hold the legacy of his father and grandfather. Some people already announced that Nicholas Duvalier will be a candidate at the next Presidential election in Haiti. This has created a sense of panic in the Lavalas camp, according to statements obtained by some.

François-Nicolas Duvalier is currently working as a consultant. We have non verified information that he is currently providing his services to the Martelly-Lamothe Government. The Martelly government has embraced an economic development program similar to one adopted by Jean Claude Duvalier in tourism

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Let me make this clear. neither Francois Duvalier nor his son Jean Claude Duvalier created the new Haitian flag.

In 1964, the Haitian Dictator Francois "Papa Doc" decided to abandon the Red and Blue flag that has been adopted by haitians for over a century and return to the black and red colors. which was flown for the first time by Jean Jacques Dessalines, the founding father of the nation.

From 1964 to 1986 the Black and Red flag was the official flag of the nation. It would not change until the end of the Duvalier reign, when Jean Claude Duvalier went into exile in France. At that point, it was restored to red and blue.

Throughout the history of the Haitian flag, whether the colors are red, blue or black, it has remained a symbol of pride for many Haitians. Some would make you believe that the flag is deeply rooted in the Vodun religion and Jean Jacques Dessalines was in a temple of the religion in Merote, Haiti when he created the flag. Following the death of Dessalines, the country was divided with Henri Christopne in the North, holding on to the Black and Rd, while Petion in the South, red and Blue flag

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Here is a picture of Former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier on his motorcycle. A young man with love for fast car, Motorcycle and Speed Boat.

As a young man in Haiti Jean Claude Duvalier lived in isolation. He was often seen on his car and motorcycle.

In exile, Jean Claude Duvalier continue to live the life of a prince. He moved into a chateau on the Côte d'Azur. There, he spent most of his time drifting.

Jean Claude boasted speed boats and would race around the French Riviera in fast cars including a Mercedes, a BMW and a Ferrari Testarossa.

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Here is a photo of Michele Bennett Duvalier And Jean Claude Duvalier.

Michele Bennett Duvalier married jean-Claude Duvalier and was the first lady of Haiti from 1980 to 1986. She was a very popular Haitian first lady and was love by many but faired by many more

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