Martial Célestin

Life & Legacy

Martial Lavaud Célestin (French pronunciation: [maʁsjal lavo selɛstɛ̃]; October 4, 1913 – February 4, 2011) was named Prime Minister of Haïti by President Leslie Manigat in February 1988 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.