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Here is a partial quote from an article in the Christian Science Monitor that I think explains it. "Baby Doc" Duvalier became the successor to the regime in 1971 when at the age of 19 he took over from his father, "Papa Doc" François Duvalier (indeed, he started off as a physician). As the following five slides attest, Baby Doc's infamy precedes him. - Stephen Kurczy, Staff writer I guess since his father was know as the "Papa Doc", it only befitting that he be called, "Baby Doc".
Duvalier was a former Doctor (Doc) and he's taking care of people like a father (Papa in creole) will do. So they call him : PAPA DOC. His son Jean-Claude, who will be the next president was called : Baby Doc
François 'Papa Doc' Duvalier was born on April 14, 1907.
François 'Papa Doc' Duvalier was born on April 14, 1907.
Francois Duvalier went by Papa Doc.
Jean-Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc) was 63 years old when he died on October 4, 2014.(birthdate: July 3, 1951)
François 'Papa Doc' Duvalier died on April 21, 1971 at the age of 64.
Maurine Duvalier's birth name is Maureen Verlene Duvalier.
François 'Papa Doc' Duvalier died on April 21, 1971 at the age of 64.
François 'Papa Doc' Duvalier was born on April 14, 1907 and died on April 21, 1971. François 'Papa Doc' Duvalier would have been 64 years old at the time of death or 108 years old today.
Papa Doc Duvalier
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