Martial Célestin
| Martial Célestin | |
|---|---|
| 1st Prime Minister of Haiti | |
|
In office February 9, 1988 – June 20, 1988 | |
| President | Leslie Manigat |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Post abolished |
| 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 |
Martial Lavaud Célestin (October 4, 1913 – February 4, 2011) was named Prime Minister of Haïti by President Leslie Manigat in March 1988[1] under the provisions of the 1987 Constitution, and was approved by the Parliament that formed as a result of the January 17, 1988 elections. He was deposed by the coup that took place on June 20 (June 1988 Haitian coup d'état). He was born in Ganthier and was a lawyer by profession. Célestin died on February 4, 2011 at the age of 97.[2]
References
- ↑ "Haiti Appoints Prime Minister". Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-01-30.
- ↑ Obituary
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