Serge Gilles

Serge Gilles (5 January 1936 – 1 February 2021) was a Haitian politician who was the leader of the Fusion of Haitian Social Democrats. He spent 25 years in overseas exile before returning to Haiti in 1986.[1] He became the leader of the Fusion party in 2005 and was fielded as their candidate for President but lost to René Préval.[2][3]

Background

Gilles was born in a commune Maïssade in the Hinche Arrondissement, in the Centre department of Haiti. He attended secondary school in Hinche, then went on to further his education at Alexandre Pétion school in Port-au-Prince. He became a physical education teacher, teaching history and sports, which won him an award by the French Institute in Haiti of a scholarship to further his education. Gilles earned a degree in psychology in 1965 from the Sorbonne. He was denied entry back into Haiti so he remained in France and furthered his education. He worked for Cimade, eventually becoming director.[4] He died on 1 February 2021, at the age of 85.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ Percival, Debra (January–February 2008). "Interview with leader of the Fusion opposition, Serge Gilles". The Courier. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
  2. ^ "Décès du professeur Serge Gilles à l'hôpital du Canapé-vert" (in French). Haiti24. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Serge Gilles 1936 - 2021". socialistinternational.org. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  4. ^ Sorel, Jeanvick (8 August 2005). "Qui est Serge Gilles?". pfsdh.org (in French). Archived from the original on 10 October 2007. Retrieved 8 June 2009.
  5. ^ "Haiti - Politic : Death of former Senator Serge Gilles". Haitilibre.com. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
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