Michel Martelly
President of Haiti from 2011 to 2016
1961 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Haiti from 2011 to 2016
Born
February 12, 1961
Age
~65 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, singer-songwriter, musician
HaitiBorn in Port-au-Prince
1961
Born in Port-au-Prince (1961-02-12)
2011
PositionPresident of Haiti (2011–2016)
Present
Age ~65
About
Michel Joseph Martelly is a Haitian musician and politician who served as the 47th president of Haiti from 2011 until his resignation in 2016. On 20 August 2024, the United States sanctioned him for trafficking drugs, in particular cocaine, into the United States, and for sponsoring several gangs based in Haiti.
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Who is Michel Martelly?+
Michel Joseph Martelly is a Haitian musician and politician who served as the 47th president of Haiti from 2011 until his resignation in 2016. On 20 August 2024, the United States sanctioned him for trafficking drugs, in particular cocaine, into the United States, and for sponsoring several gangs ba
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Martelly born?+
Michel Martelly was born on February 12, 1961.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — February 12, 1961
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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