Robert Malval
Haitian politician (born 1943)
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Robert Malval (born 11 July 1943 in Port-au-Prince) is the former prime minister of Haiti. He served from 30 August 1993 to 8 November 1994. He was preceded by Marc Bazin and was succeeded by Smarck Michel.
Robert Malval | |
|---|---|
| 5th Prime Minister of Haiti | |
| In office 30 August 1993 – 8 November 1994 | |
| President | Émile Jonassaint (provisional) |
| Preceded by | Marc Bazin |
| Succeeded by | Smarck Michel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 July 1943 |
| Spouse | Linda Frisch |
| Children | 3 |
| University of Miami[1] | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Personal life
Malval was born on 11 July 1943 in Port-au-Prince. He is of Lebanese heritage on his mother's side.[2] He attended high school and university in the United States, earning a degree in political science from the University of Miami, before moving to Paris for graduate work in international affairs. Prior to entering politics, he worked in his father-in-law's printing business before starting his own company.[3]
Political career
Malval was appointed on 16 August 1993 by President-in-exile Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who tasked Malval with reconciling the feuding parties.[4] He defied the Army-backed president, Émile Jonassaint, by demanding state workers disregard Jonassaint's orders.[5] In December 1993, he resigned his post and criticized Aristide as an "erratic" figure who was hampering efforts to solve the political crisis.[6]
