Michel François
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For the artist, see Michel François (artist).
Joseph-Michel François[1] (French pronunciation: [ʒozɛf miʃɛl fʁɑ̃swa]; 1957 – 2017) was a colonel in the Haitian army. As Haiti Chief of National Police he participated in the 1991 Haitian coup d'état, which overthrew Haiti's elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide.[2] Former Haitian President candidate Michel "Sweet Mickey" Martelly is known to have associated with François.[3]