Smarck Michel

Smarck Michel
6th Prime Minister of Haiti
In office
November 8, 1994  November 7, 1995
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Preceded by Robert Malval
Succeeded by Claudette Werleigh
Minister of Commerce
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
(1937-03-29)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

  1. Associated Press (September 1, 2012). "Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel dies at 75 from brain tumor, family says". The Washington Post.
  2. "Aristide Announces Choice for New Premier". The New York Times. October 25, 1995. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  3. 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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