1st Prime Minister of Haiti (1913–2011)
Martial Célestin |
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In office
February 9, 1988 – June 20, 1988 |
| President | Leslie Manigat |
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| Preceded by | Position established |
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| Succeeded by | René Préval (in 1991) |
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In office
February 12, 1988 – June 20, 1988 |
| President | Leslie Manigat |
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| Prime Minister | Himself |
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| Preceded by | François Saint-Fleur |
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| Succeeded by | Fritz Antoine |
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| Born | Martial Lavaud Célestin
(1913-10-04)October 4, 1913
Ganthier, Haiti |
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| Died | February 4, 2011(2011-02-04) (aged 97)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
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| Profession | Lawyer, teacher |
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Martial Lavaud Célestin (French pronunciation: [maʁsjal lavo selɛstɛ̃]; October 4, 1913 – February 4, 2011)[1] was named Prime Minister of Haïti by President Leslie Manigat in February 1988[2] under the provisions of the 1987 Constitution, and was approved by the Parliament that formed as a result of the January 17, 1988 elections. He was deposed by the June 20, 1988 coup d'état. He was born in Ganthier and was a lawyer by profession. Célestin died on February 4, 2011, at the age of 97.[3]
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