Smarck Michel
| Smarck Michel | |
|---|---|
| 6th Prime Minister of Haiti | |
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In office November 8, 1994 – November 7, 1995 | |
| President | Jean-Bertrand Aristide |
| Preceded by | Robert Malval |
| Succeeded by | Claudette Werleigh |
| Minister of Commerce | |
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In office February 19, 1991 – June 14, 1991 | |
| President | Jean-Bertrand Aristide |
| Preceded by | Jean Mainville |
| Succeeded by | Jean-François Chamblain |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel March 29, 1937 Saint-Marc, Haiti |
| Died |
September 1, 2012 (aged 75) Port-au-Prince |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Spouse(s) | Victoire Marie-Rose Sterlin |
| Children | Kenneth, Patricia and Marjorie |
| Residence | Port-au-Prince |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel or Smarck Michel (March 29, 1937 – September 1, 2012[1]) was appointed prime minister of Haiti on October 27, 1994, occupying the post from November 8, 1994 to October 16, 1995.[2] Smarck was President Aristide's third prime minister, and the first to be named after the President's return from exile.
Personal
Michel was born in St. Marc to a military family and completed his post secondary studies (business administration) in the United States.[3]
Prior to politics Michel was a businessman running a grocery store and ran his family bakery.[3]
Political career
His political career began as Minister of Commerce and ended after his Prime Ministership.
Married to wife Victoire Marie-Rose Sterlin, with whom he had a son Kenneth and daughters Patricia and Marjorie Michel. Michel died near Port-au-Prince from brain tumour at age 75.[3]
References
- ↑ Associated Press (September 1, 2012). "Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel dies at 75 from brain tumor, family says". The Washington Post.
- ↑ "Aristide Announces Choice for New Premier". The New York Times. October 25, 1995. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- 1 2 3 http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/former-haitian-prime-minister-smarck-michel-dies-at-75-from-brain-tumour-family-1.939493
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