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Antonio Guzmán Fernández

President of the Dominican Republic (1911–1982)

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Sylvestre Antonio Guzmán Fernández, best known as Antonio Guzmán, was a Dominican businessman and politician who served as the 46th president of the Dominican Republic from 1978 until his death in 1982. In 1978, Guzmán ran in the general elections against strongman Joaquín Balaguer, who at the time had ruled the country for 12 years and during that period, repressed, jailed, and killed political opponents.

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Born
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Place of birth
La Vega wd
Died
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Place of death
Santo Domingo wd
Citizenship
Dominican Republic wd
Occupation
businessperson, politician wd
Political party
Dominican Revolutionary Party wd
Spouse
Renée Klang wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Dominican Republic (16 August 1978 – 4 July 1982)

Questions

When was Antonio Guzmán Fernández born?
Antonio Guzmán Fernández was born on 12 February 1911 in La Vega.
What positions has Antonio Guzmán Fernández held?
Positions held by Antonio Guzmán Fernández include: President of the Dominican Republic (1978–1982).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Antonio Guzmán Fernández · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q602428 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Fotografía oficial del presidente D. Antonio Guzmán (2) (cropped).jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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