Martial Célestin
Martial Lavaud Célestin (October 4, 1913 – February 4, 2011) was the first Prime Minister of Haïti. He was born in Ganthier and worked as a lawyer. President Leslie Manigat made him prime minister in March 1988.[1] A coup removed Célestin from power on 20 June 1988.
Martial Célestin | |
|---|---|
| 1st Prime Minister of Haiti | |
| In office February 9, 1988 – June 20, 1988 | |
| President | Leslie Manigat |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | René Préval (as Prime Minister in 1991) |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office February 12, 1988 – June 20, 1988 | |
| President | Leslie Manigat |
| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | François Saint-Fleur |
| Succeeded by | Fritz Antoine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martial Lavaud Célestin October 4, 1913 Ganthier, Haiti |
| Died | February 4, 2011 (aged 97) Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Profession | Lawyer, teacher |
References
- ↑ "Haiti Appoints Prime Minister". Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-01-30.