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.
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