Is Jean-Claude Duvalier A-List?
No — Jean-Claude Duvalier is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 1971
President for Life
Lost A-list status in 1986
Dropped to B tier — Overthrown in Uprising
Ranking Timeline
President for Life
Assumed the presidency at 19, inheriting power from his father.
Lavish Wedding
His extravagant wedding drew international criticism amidst widespread poverty.
Overthrown in Uprising
Overthrown by a popular uprising and forced into exile in France.
Returns to Haiti
Unexpectedly returned to Haiti, facing legal charges.
Death in Port-au-Prince
Died of a heart attack while still facing legal proceedings related to his regime.
Legacy of Corruption
Remembered for his corrupt and oppressive regime, marked by human rights abuses and economic mismanagement.
Last updated: February 25, 2026