Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel or Smarck Michel (French pronunciation: [smaʁk miʃɛl]; 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.

Smarck Michel
6th Prime Minister of Haiti
In office
November 8, 1994 – November 7, 1995
PresidentJean-Bertrand Aristide
Preceded byRobert Malval
Succeeded byClaudette Werleigh
Minister of Commerce
In office
February 19, 1991 – June 14, 1991
PresidentJean-Bertrand Aristide
Prime MinisterRené Préval
Preceded byJean Mainville
Succeeded byJean-François Chamblain
Personal details
Born
Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel

(1937-03-29)March 29, 1937
Saint-Marc, Haiti
DiedSeptember 1, 2012 (aged 75)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
ResidencePort-au-Prince
OccupationBusinessman

Personal

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel dies at 75 from brain tumor, family says". The Washington Post. Associated Press. September 1, 2012. Archived from the original on April 15, 2019.
  2. ^ "Aristide Announces Choice for New Premier". The New York Times. October 25, 1995. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel dies at 75 from brain tumour: Family". September 2012.