Franck Lavaud
Franck Lavaud | |
|---|---|
Lavaud c. 1950 | |
| 30th President of Haiti | |
| In office May 10, 1950 – December 6, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Dumarsais Estimé |
| Succeeded by | Paul Magloire |
| In office January 11, 1946 – August 16, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Élie Lescot |
| Succeeded by | Dumarsais Estimé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1903 Jérémie, Haiti |
| Died | February 27, 1988 (aged 85) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Soldier (brigadier general) |
Franck Lavaud (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃k lavo]; February 16, 1903 – February 27, 1988) was a Haitian general and politician who was an acting head of state during two terms: from January 11, 1946 until August 16, 1946 and from May 10, 1950 until December 6, 1950. Both times he led a military junta along with Paul Magloire and Antoine Levelt. He was the first Haitian head of state to have been born in the 20th century.