About Guy François
Guy François was a Haitian politician and military personnel.
Guy André François was a colonel of the armed forces of Haiti. At the height of his military career François commanded the elite Dessalines Battalion.
François was accused twice of conspiring to overthrow the government of Haiti, in 1989 and in 2001. After the 1989 accusation, François fled to Venezuela, but would eventually be allowed to return to Haiti. He was arrested, convicted and spent two years in prison for his involvement in the 2001 coup attempt on the government of then president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
On September 14, 2006 Guy François' body was discovered in his car in Pétion-Ville, the wealthy suburb of Port-au-Prince in which he lived.
François was married to Marie Alice and a daughter, Sabine Carre. Guy François' brother is Dr. M. Rony François, who is the health secretary for Florida.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Guy François?
colonel of the armed forces of Haiti
When did Guy François die?
Guy François died on 14 September 2006 in Pétion-Ville.
What was Guy François's occupation?
Guy François was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Guy François?
Guy François was Haitian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Guy François (colonel)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Guy François. https://biography.guide/guy-francois-politician/
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