When was Joaquín Balaguer born?

Joaquín Balaguer was born on 1 September 1906 in Bisonó.

What positions has Joaquín Balaguer held?

Positions held by Joaquín Balaguer include: President of the Dominican Republic (1986–1996); President of the Dominican Republic (1966–1978); President of the Dominican Republic (1960–1962); Vice President of the Dominican Republic (1957–1960); ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Mexico (since 9 December 1947).

Where did Joaquín Balaguer study?

Joaquín Balaguer was educated at Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, University of Paris.

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Joaquín Balaguer

President of the Dominican Republic (1906-2002)

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Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo was a Dominican politician, scholar, writer, and lawyer who was the 41st, 45th and 49th president of the Dominican Republic, serving three non-consecutive terms from 1960 to 1962, 1966 to 1978, and 1986 to 1996. He previously served as the 24th vice president under President Héctor Trujillo from 1957 to 1960.

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Born: 1 September 1906 wd
Place of birth: Bisonó wd
Died: 14 July 2002 wd
Place of death: Santo Domingo wd
Citizenship: Dominican Republic wd
Occupation: poet, writer, university teacher, lawyer, diplomat, politician wd
Political party: Dominican Party wd
Education: Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

President of the Dominican Republic (16 August 1986 – 16 August 1996)
President of the Dominican Republic (1 July 1966 – 16 August 1978)
President of the Dominican Republic (3 August 1960 – 16 January 1962)
Vice President of the Dominican Republic (16 August 1957 – 3 August 1960)
ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Mexico (since 9 December 1947)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1976)
Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise (1953)
Order of Propitious Clouds
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1960)

Questions

When was Joaquín Balaguer born?: Joaquín Balaguer was born on 1 September 1906 in Bisonó.
What positions has Joaquín Balaguer held?: Positions held by Joaquín Balaguer include: President of the Dominican Republic (1986–1996); President of the Dominican Republic (1966–1978); President of the Dominican Republic (1960–1962); Vice President of the Dominican Republic (1957–1960); ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Mexico (since 9 December 1947).
Where did Joaquín Balaguer study?: Joaquín Balaguer was educated at Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, University of Paris.

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