José Miguel Gómez
President of Cuba from 1909 to 1913 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Cuban politician. For other people named Miguel Gómez, see Miguel Gómez (disambiguation).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Arias.
José Miguel Gómez y Arias (6 July 1858 – 13 June 1921) was a Cuban politician and revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the rebel forces in the Cuban War of Independence. He later served as President of Cuba from 1909 to 1913.
Quick Facts 2nd President of Cuba, Vice President ...
José Miguel Gómez | |
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2nd President of Cuba | |
In office 28 January 1909 – 20 May 1913 | |
Vice President | Alfredo Zayas |
Preceded by | Tomás Estrada Palma |
Succeeded by | Mario García Menocal |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-07-06)6 July 1858 Sancti Spíritus, Spanish Cuba |
Died | 13 June 1921(1921-06-13) (aged 62) New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality | Cuban |
Political party | Liberal Party of Cuba |
Spouse | América Arias |
Children | Miguel Mariano Gómez |
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