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Pedro Santana

President of the Dominican Republic

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Pedro Santana y Familias, 1st Marquess of Las Carreras was a Dominican soldier and politician who served three times as the president of the First Dominican Republic (1844–1861) and was the first governor-general during the period of Spanish annexation of the Dominican Republic (1861–1865), accomplished at Santana's request. Called "Libertador de la Patria" in life, Santana is today considered a dictator because of his authoritarian rule.

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Born
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Place of birth
Hinche wd
Died
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Place of death
Santo Domingo wd
Citizenship
Dominican Republic wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Dominican Republic

Questions

When was Pedro Santana born?
Pedro Santana was born on 29 June 1801 in Hinche.
What positions has Pedro Santana held?
Positions held by Pedro Santana include: President of the Dominican Republic.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Pedro Santana · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q887185 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Pedro Santana Dominican Republic president 1800s.jpg by Epifanio Billini (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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