Jovenel Moïse
President of Haiti from 2017 to 2021 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jovenel Moïse (French pronunciation: [ʒɔv(ə)nɛl mɔiz]; Haitian Creole pronunciation: [ʒovɛnɛl mɔiz]; 26 June 1968 – 7 July 2021) was a Haitian politician and entrepreneur, who served as the 43rd president of Haiti from 2017 until his assassination in 2021. He assumed the presidency in February 2017 after winning the November 2016 election.[3][4] During his term, Haiti experienced widespread protests and unrest.[5][6] In the early morning of 7 July 2021, Moïse was assassinated, and his wife Martine was injured during an attack on their private residence in Pétion-Ville.[7][8][9] Claude Joseph assumed the role of acting president in the aftermath of Moïse's assassination.[10]
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Jovenel Moïse | |
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43rd President of Haiti | |
In office 7 February 2017 – 7 July 2021 | |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Jocelerme Privert (interim) |
Succeeded by | Claude Joseph (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1968-06-26)26 June 1968 Trou-du-Nord, Nord-Est, Haiti |
Died | 7 July 2021(2021-07-07) (aged 53) Pétion-Ville, Ouest, Haiti |
Manner of death | Assassinated by gunmen |
Political party | Tèt Kale[1] |
Spouse | |
Children | 3[2] |
Alma mater | Quisqueya University |