When was Rafael Trujillo born?

Rafael Trujillo was born on 24 October 1891 in San Cristóbal.

What positions has Rafael Trujillo held?

Positions held by Rafael Trujillo include: President of the Dominican Republic (1942–1952); President of the Dominican Republic (1930–1938); president.

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Rafael Trujillo

President of the Dominican Republic (1891-1961)

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Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, nicknamed "El Jefe", was a Dominican military officer and dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from August 1930 until his assassination in May 1961. He was the country's 36th and 39th president, from 1930 to 1938 and from 1942 to 1952 respectively. He was also the country's first generalissimo, its de facto most powerful position at the time, from 1930 until his assassination. In that position, Trujillo ruled the country under figurehead presidents.

Quick facts

Born: 24 October 1891 wd
Place of birth: San Cristóbal wd
Died: 30 May 1961 wd
Place of death: Haina wd
Citizenship: Dominican Republic wd
Occupation: politician, military officer, dictator wd
Political party: Dominican Party wd

Positions held wd

President of the Dominican Republic (18 May 1942 – 16 August 1952)
President of the Dominican Republic (16 August 1930 – 16 August 1938)
president

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1954)
Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great
Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise (1957)
commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1947)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Order of Francisco Morazán
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (1954)

Questions

When was Rafael Trujillo born?: Rafael Trujillo was born on 24 October 1891 in San Cristóbal.
What positions has Rafael Trujillo held?: Positions held by Rafael Trujillo include: President of the Dominican Republic (1942–1952); President of the Dominican Republic (1930–1938); president.

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Last updated 8 November 2026 · facts checked 14 November 2026

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