 Afterwards, he consolidated his power step by step, culminating in 1964 when he declared himself President for Life after another sham election, and as a result, he remained in power until he died in April 1971.He was succeeded by his son, Jean‑Claude, who was nicknamed "Baby Doc".Duvalier was born in Port-au-Prince in 1907, the son of Duval Duvalier, a justice of the peace, and baker His aunt, Madame Florestal, raised him.