What was Duvalier's profession before his political career?
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Duvalier was a physician. He received a medical degree from the University of Haiti and served as a doctor in the Haitian army before becoming president. He used his medical knowledge to help the poor and improve public health in Haiti. However, he also used his power to suppress dissent and rule Haiti as a dictator.
Dictating History: Unraveling François Duvalier's Rule in Haiti
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