Gaspar Polanco
Dominican revolutionary and politician (1816–1867) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gaspar Polanco Borbón (1816 – 28 November 1867) was a Dominican Republic military general and politician. He has been one of the most notable military figures in the history of the Dominican Republic and served as the country's president.[1]
This article may be a rough translation from Spanish. It may have been generated, in whole or in part, by a computer or by a translator without dual proficiency. (December 2020) |
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Polanco and the second or maternal family name is Borbón.
Quick Facts 10th President of the Dominican Republic, Preceded by ...
Gaspar Polanco | |
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10th President of the Dominican Republic | |
In office 10 October 1864 – 24 January 1865 | |
Preceded by | José Antonio Salcedo |
Succeeded by | Benigno Filomeno de Rojas |
Personal details | |
Born | 1816 Guayubín, Captaincy General of Santo Domingo |
Died | November 28, 1867 (aged 52) La Vega, Dominican Republic |
Nationality | Dominican |
Profession | Military General |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Dominican Republic |
Branch/service | Dominican Army
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Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Dominican War of Independence Cibaeño Revolution Dominican Restoration War |
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In August 1863 he already held the rank of general, and assumed as Commander-in-Chief.