Smarck Michel

Smarck Michel
6th Prime Minister of Haiti
In office November 8, 1994 – November 7, 1995
President	Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Preceded by	Robert Malval
Succeeded by	Claudette Werleigh
Minister of Commerce
In office February 19, 1991 – June 14, 1991
President	Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Preceded by	Jean Mainville
Succeeded by	Jean-François Chamblain
Personal details
Born	Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel March 29, 1937 Saint-Marc, Haiti
Died	September 1, 2012 (aged 75) Port-au-Prince
Nationality	Haitian
Spouse(s)	Victoire Marie-Rose Sterlin
Children	Kenneth, Patricia and Marjorie
Residence	Port-au-Prince
Occupation	Businessman

Georges Jean-Jacques Smarck Michel or Smarck Michel (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.

Personal

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

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

1. Associated Press (September 1, 2012). "Former Haitian Prime Minister Smarck Michel dies at 75 from brain tumor, family says". The Washington Post.
2. "Aristide Announces Choice for New Premier". The New York Times. October 25, 1995. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
3. http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/former-haitian-prime-minister-smarck-michel-dies-at-75-from-brain-tumour-family-1.939493