List of Presidents of the Dominican Republic
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The President of the Dominican Republic is both the head of state
and head of government
of the Dominican Republic
. The presidential system was established in 1844, following the proclamation of the republic. The President of the Dominican Republic receives the treatment of His Excellency during his time in office. His official address is the National Palace
. Also, the position corresponds to the highest office in the country, the highest senior government official and the prominent political figure in the nation.
The current Constitution of the Dominican Republic (last amended in 2010) establishes the requirements, rights and obligations to be met by the President of the Republic.
Currently, the office will be held for a period of four years without immediate reelection. After a constitutional term, at least, who has held the post may run again. The change of command takes place every four years, on 16 August, which is the day of the Restoration of the Republic and therefore a national holiday.
The current President of the Dominican Republic is Leonel Fernández Reyna of the Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) (Dominican Liberation Party
), who is serving his second consecutive term since 2004 after being reelected for the period 2008–2012. He has held the presidency of the Dominican Republic on two other occasions, in the constitutional periods 1996–2000 and 2004–2008.
The next presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 20 May 2012.
Spanish Governors-General of Santo Domingo (1861–1865)
Heads of State of the Dominican Republic (1863–1865)
In rebellion (1867-1868)
Constitutional Executive Junta (in rebellion, February, 1876)
In rebellion (1878)
United States Governors of Santo Domingo (1916–1922)
In rebellion (1963)
President with Constitutionalist de jure and de facto
Head of State
A head of state is the individual that serves as the chief public representative of a monarchy, republic, federation, commonwealth or other kind of state. His or her role generally includes legitimizing the state and exercising the political powers, functions, and duties granted to the head of...
and head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
of the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
. The presidential system was established in 1844, following the proclamation of the republic. The President of the Dominican Republic receives the treatment of His Excellency during his time in office. His official address is the National Palace
National Palace (Dominican Republic)
The National Palace is a building in Santo Domingo, that houses the offices of the Executive Branch of the Dominican Republic...
. Also, the position corresponds to the highest office in the country, the highest senior government official and the prominent political figure in the nation.
The current Constitution of the Dominican Republic (last amended in 2010) establishes the requirements, rights and obligations to be met by the President of the Republic.
Currently, the office will be held for a period of four years without immediate reelection. After a constitutional term, at least, who has held the post may run again. The change of command takes place every four years, on 16 August, which is the day of the Restoration of the Republic and therefore a national holiday.
The current President of the Dominican Republic is Leonel Fernández Reyna of the Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) (Dominican Liberation Party
Dominican Liberation Party
The Dominican Liberation Party is one of the main political parties of the Dominican Republic, and has a centrist position.The party has been elected into office thrice now with Leonel Fernández as President of the Dominican Republic in the 1996, 2004 and 2008 elections, though losing in 2000...
), who is serving his second consecutive term since 2004 after being reelected for the period 2008–2012. He has held the presidency of the Dominican Republic on two other occasions, in the constitutional periods 1996–2000 and 2004–2008.
The next presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 20 May 2012.
List of official Presidents of the Dominican Republic (1844-Present)
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| 1 | Pedro Santana Pedro Santana Pedro Santana y Familias was a wealthy cattle rancher, soldier, politician and dictator of the Dominican Republic. He was born in the community of Hinche, which was part of the Colony of Santo Domingo. Currently, Hinche is a border town part of Haiti... |
13 November 1844 | 4 August 1848 | President | |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 4 August 1848 | 8 September 1848 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Félix Mercenario Domingo de la Rocha José María Caminero Manuel Jimenes Manuel Jiménes Manuel José Jimenes González was a Cuban born military figure and politician in the Dominican Republic. He served as the second President of the Dominican Republic from August 4, 1848 until May 30, 1849... |
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| 2 | Manuel Jiménes Manuel Jiménes Manuel José Jimenes González was a Cuban born military figure and politician in the Dominican Republic. He served as the second President of the Dominican Republic from August 4, 1848 until May 30, 1849... |
8 September 1848 | 29 May 1849 | President | |
| 3 | Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Méndez was the President of the Dominican Republic for five nonconsecutive terms. He is known for attempting to annex the Dominican Republic to other countries on multiple occasions.-Early years:... |
29 May 1849 | 15 February 1853 | President | |
| 4 | Pedro Santana Pedro Santana Pedro Santana y Familias was a wealthy cattle rancher, soldier, politician and dictator of the Dominican Republic. He was born in the community of Hinche, which was part of the Colony of Santo Domingo. Currently, Hinche is a border town part of Haiti... |
15 February 1853 | 26 May 1856 | President | |
| 5 | Manuel de Regla Mota Manuel de Regla Mota Manuel de Regla Mota y Álvarez was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as the 5th president of the Dominican Republic from May 26, 1856 until October 8, 1856... |
26 May 1856 | 8 October 1856 | President | |
| 6 | Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Méndez was the President of the Dominican Republic for five nonconsecutive terms. He is known for attempting to annex the Dominican Republic to other countries on multiple occasions.-Early years:... |
8 October 1856 | 13 June 1858 | President | |
| 7 | José Desiderio Valverde José Desiderio Valverde José Desiderio Valverde Pérez was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from July 7, 1857 until August 31, 1858.-Reference:* at the Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana... |
13 June 1858 | 28 July 1858 | President | |
| 8 | Pedro Santana Pedro Santana Pedro Santana y Familias was a wealthy cattle rancher, soldier, politician and dictator of the Dominican Republic. He was born in the community of Hinche, which was part of the Colony of Santo Domingo. Currently, Hinche is a border town part of Haiti... |
28 July 1858 | 18 March 1861 | President | |
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| 9 | Pedro Antonio Pimentel Pedro Antonio Pimentel Pedro Antonio Pimentel y Chamorro was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from March 25, 1865 until August of the same year... |
25 March 1865 | 4 August 1865 | President | |
| José María Cabral José María Cabral José María Cabral y Luna was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from August 4 to November 15, 1865, and again from August 22, 1866 until January 3, 1868.-Reference:* at the Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana... |
4 August 1865 | 15 November 1865 | Supreme Chief | ||
| Pedro Guillermo Pedro Guillermo Pedro Guillermo y Guerrero was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from November 15, 1865 until December 8 of the same year.... |
15 November 1865 | 8 December 1865 | President of the Provisional Government Junta | ||
| 10 | Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Méndez was the President of the Dominican Republic for five nonconsecutive terms. He is known for attempting to annex the Dominican Republic to other countries on multiple occasions.-Early years:... |
8 December 1865 | 29 May 1866 | President | |
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Triumvirate | 29 May 1866 | 22 August 1866 | Members: Pedro Antonio Pimentel Pedro Antonio Pimentel Pedro Antonio Pimentel y Chamorro was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from March 25, 1865 until August of the same year... Gregorio Luperón Gregorio Luperón Gregorio Luperón , is best known for being a Dominican military and state leader who was the main leader in the restoration of the Dominican Republic after the Spanish annexation in 1863.... Federico de Jesús García |
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| 11 | José María Cabral José María Cabral José María Cabral y Luna was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from August 4 to November 15, 1865, and again from August 22, 1866 until January 3, 1868.-Reference:* at the Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana... |
22 August 1866 | 3 January 1868 | President | |
| 12 | Manuel Altagracia Cáceres Manuel Altagracia Cáceres Manuel Altagracia Cáceres y Fernández, sometimes called Memé was a Dominican politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from January 3, 1868 until February 13, 1868.-Reference:... |
3 January 1868 | 13 February 1868 | President | |
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Junta of Generals | 13 February 1868 | 2 May 1868 | Members: José Antonio Hungría Francisco Antonio Gómez Báez José Ramón Luciano y Franco |
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| 13 | Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Méndez was the President of the Dominican Republic for five nonconsecutive terms. He is known for attempting to annex the Dominican Republic to other countries on multiple occasions.-Early years:... |
2 May 1868 | 2 January 1874 | President | |
| Ignacio María González Ignacio María González (politician) Ignacio María González was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic at various times throughout his career.-Reference:... |
2 January 1874 | 22 January 1874 | Supreme Chief | ||
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Generals-in-Chief | 22 January 1874 | 6 April 1874 | Members: Ignacio María González Ignacio María González (politician) Ignacio María González was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic at various times throughout his career.-Reference:... Manuel Altagracia Cáceres Manuel Altagracia Cáceres Manuel Altagracia Cáceres y Fernández, sometimes called Memé was a Dominican politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from January 3, 1868 until February 13, 1868.-Reference:... |
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| 14 | Ignacio María González Ignacio María González (politician) Ignacio María González was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic at various times throughout his career.-Reference:... |
6 April 1874 | 23 February 1876 | President | |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 23 February 1876 | 29 April 1876 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Pedro Tomás Garrido José de Jesús de Castro Pedro Pablo de Bonilla Juan Bautista Zafra Pablo López Villanueva Jacinto Peynado Jacinto Peynado Jacinto Bienvenido Peynado was the President of the Dominican Republic from August 16, 1938 until February 24, 1940 during the Trujillo Era. During his 31-year regime, dictator Rafael Trujillo appointed four individuals to serve as ceremonial Presidents while retaining direct, behind-the-scenes... |
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| 15 | Ulises Francisco Espaillat Ulises Francisco Espaillat Ulises Francisco Espaillat Quiñones was a Dominican author and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from April 29, 1876 to October 5, 1876... |
29 April 1876 | 5 October 1876 | President | |
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Superior Governing Junta | 5 October 1876 | 11 November 1876 | Members: Pablo López Villanueva José Caminero Matías Juan Esteban Ariza Matos Fidel Rodríguez Urdaneta José de Jesús Eduardo de Castro Álvarez Juan Bautista Zafra y Miranda Pedro Tomás Garrido Matos |
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| Ignacio María González Ignacio María González (politician) Ignacio María González was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic at various times throughout his career.-Reference:... |
11 November 1876 | 9 December 1876 | Supreme Chief | ||
| Marcos Antonio Cabral | 9 December 1876 | 26 December 1876 | President of the Provisional Government Junta | ||
| 16 | Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Buenaventura Báez Méndez was the President of the Dominican Republic for five nonconsecutive terms. He is known for attempting to annex the Dominican Republic to other countries on multiple occasions.-Early years:... |
26 December 1876 | 2 March 1878 | President | |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 2 March 1878 | 5 March 1878 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: José María Cabral José María Cabral José María Cabral y Luna was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from August 4 to November 15, 1865, and again from August 22, 1866 until January 3, 1868.-Reference:* at the Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana... Joaquín Montolío |
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| 17 | Cesareo Guillermo Cesareo Guillermo Cesáreo Guillermo y Bastardo; was President of the Dominican Republic in 1878 and in 1879. His parents were Pedro Guillermo and Rosalía Bastardo. He entered the military at age 16.... |
5 March 1878 | 6 July 1878 | President | |
| 18 | Ignacio María González Ignacio María González (politician) Ignacio María González was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic at various times throughout his career.-Reference:... |
6 July 1878 | 2 September 1878 | President | |
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People's Military Chiefs | 2 September 1878 | 6 September 1878 | People's Military Chiefs Members: Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Lebert was president of the Dominican Republic from 1 September 1882 to 1 September 1883, from 6 January to 27 February 1887 and again from 30 April 1889 until his assassination, maintaining power between his terms.-Early life:Heureaux, affectionately known as Lilís, was born in... Cesáreo Guillermo Cesareo Guillermo Cesáreo Guillermo y Bastardo; was President of the Dominican Republic in 1878 and in 1879. His parents were Pedro Guillermo and Rosalía Bastardo. He entered the military at age 16.... |
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| Jacinto de Castro Jacinto de Castro Jacinto B. de Castro was a politician from the Dominican Republic.Castro was born and died in Santo Domingo. He served as acting president of the Dominican Republic from September 7 until September 29, 1878.... |
7 September 1878 | 29 September 1878 | Acting President | ||
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Council of Secretaries of State | 30 September 1878 | 27 February 1879 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Cesáreo Guillermo Cesareo Guillermo Cesáreo Guillermo y Bastardo; was President of the Dominican Republic in 1878 and in 1879. His parents were Pedro Guillermo and Rosalía Bastardo. He entered the military at age 16.... Alejandro Angulo Guridi Pedro Ramón Aristy |
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| 19 | Cesáreo Guillermo Cesareo Guillermo Cesáreo Guillermo y Bastardo; was President of the Dominican Republic in 1878 and in 1879. His parents were Pedro Guillermo and Rosalía Bastardo. He entered the military at age 16.... |
27 February 1879 | 6 December 1879 | President | |
| 20 | Gregorio Luperón Gregorio Luperón Gregorio Luperón , is best known for being a Dominican military and state leader who was the main leader in the restoration of the Dominican Republic after the Spanish annexation in 1863.... |
6 December 1879 | 1 September 1880 | President | |
| 21 | Fernando Arturo de Meriño Fernando Arturo de Meriño Fernando Arturo de Meriño was a Dominican priest and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from September 1, 1880 until September 1, 1882. He was later made an archbishop.... |
1 September 1880 | 1 September 1882 | President | |
| 22 | Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Lebert was president of the Dominican Republic from 1 September 1882 to 1 September 1883, from 6 January to 27 February 1887 and again from 30 April 1889 until his assassination, maintaining power between his terms.-Early life:Heureaux, affectionately known as Lilís, was born in... |
1 September 1882 | 1 September 1884 | President | |
| 23 | Francisco Gregorio Billini Francisco Gregorio Billini Francisco Gregorio Billini was a Dominican writer, pedagogue, and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic in name from September 1, 1884 until May 16, 1885. In fact, dictator Ulises Heureaux exercised real power behind the scenes.-Reference:* at the Enciclopedia Virtual... |
1 September 1884 | 16 May 1885 | President | |
| 24 | Alejandro Woss y Gil Alejandro Woss y Gil Alejandro Woss y Gil was a Dominican politician and military figure. He was born in El Seibo on May 5, 1856. His parents were Carlos Woss and María Linares. At young age he was sent Santiago de los Caballeros to live with his uncle Gen... |
16 May 1885 | 6 January 1887 | President | |
| 25 | Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Lebert was president of the Dominican Republic from 1 September 1882 to 1 September 1883, from 6 January to 27 February 1887 and again from 30 April 1889 until his assassination, maintaining power between his terms.-Early life:Heureaux, affectionately known as Lilís, was born in... |
6 January 1887 | 27 February 1889 | President | |
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Manuel María Gautier Manuel María Gautier Manuel María de la Concepción Gautier was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from February 27 to April 30, 1889.-References:* *... |
27 February 1889 | 30 April 1889 | Acting President | |
| 26 | Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Ulises Heureaux Lebert was president of the Dominican Republic from 1 September 1882 to 1 September 1883, from 6 January to 27 February 1887 and again from 30 April 1889 until his assassination, maintaining power between his terms.-Early life:Heureaux, affectionately known as Lilís, was born in... |
30 April 1889 | 26 July 1899 | President | |
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Juan Wanceslao Figuereo Juan Wanceslao Figuereo Juan Wanceslao Figuereo was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from 26 July until 30 August, 1899.-References:* *... |
26 July 1899 | 30 August 1899 | President |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 30 August 1899 | 31 August 1899 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Tomás Demetrio Morales Arístides Patiño Enrique Henríquez y Alfau Jaime R. Vidal Braulio Álvarez |
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People's Revolutionary Governing Junta | 31 August 1899 | 4 September 1899 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Mariano Cestero Álvaro Logroño Arístides Patiño Pedro María Mejía |
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| Horacio Vásquez Horacio Vásquez Felipe Horacio Vásquez Lajara was a Dominican general and political figure. He served as the acting president of the Dominican Republic in 1899, and again between 1902 and 1903. Supporters of Vásquez were known as Horacistas, as opposed to Jimenistas, supporters of Vásquez's main rival, Juan... |
4 September 1899 | 15 November 1899 | President of the Provisional Government Junta | ||
| 28 | Juan Isidro Jimenes Pereyra | 15 November 1899 | 2 May 1902 | President | |
| Horacio Vásquez Horacio Vásquez Felipe Horacio Vásquez Lajara was a Dominican general and political figure. He served as the acting president of the Dominican Republic in 1899, and again between 1902 and 1903. Supporters of Vásquez were known as Horacistas, as opposed to Jimenistas, supporters of Vásquez's main rival, Juan... |
2 May 1902 | 23 April 1903 | President of the Provisional Government Junta | ||
| 29 | Alejandro Woss y Gil Alejandro Woss y Gil Alejandro Woss y Gil was a Dominican politician and military figure. He was born in El Seibo on May 5, 1856. His parents were Carlos Woss and María Linares. At young age he was sent Santiago de los Caballeros to live with his uncle Gen... |
23 April 1903 | 24 November 1903 | President | |
| 30 | Carlos Felipe Morales Carlos Felipe Morales Carlos Felipe Morales Languasco was a Dominican priest, politician and military figure. He was born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on August 23, 1868. He served as Governor of Puerto Plata during the presidency of Alejandro Woss y Gil to whom he led a coup on November 23, 1903... |
24 November 1903 | 12 January 1906 | President | |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 25 December 1905 | 29 December 1905 | Council of Secretaries of State (acting for Morales) Members: Manuel Lamarche García Emiliano Tejera Andrés Julio Montolío Francisco Leonte Vásquez Lajara Carlos Ginebra Eladio Victoria Eladio Victoria Eladio Victoria y Victoria was a Dominican politician. He served as the provisional president of the Dominican Republic from December 5, 1911 until November 30, 1912.-Reference:... Federico Velásquez y Hernández |
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| 31 | Ramón Cáceres Ramón Cáceres Ramón Arturo Cáceres Vasquez was the 31st president of the Dominican Republic . Serving as vice president under Carlos Felipe Morales, Cáceres assumed the office in 1906... |
12 January 1906 | 19 November 1911 | President | |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 19 November 1911 | 5 December 1911 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Miguel Antonio Román José María Cabral José María Cabral José María Cabral y Luna was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from August 4 to November 15, 1865, and again from August 22, 1866 until January 3, 1868.-Reference:* at the Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana... Manuel de Jesús Troncoso de la Concha Federico Velásquez y Hernández Manuel Lamarche García Emilio Tejera Rafael Díaz Rafael Diaz Rafael Diaz is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League . He began his professional career with EV Zug in 2003.... |
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| 32 | Eladio Victoria Eladio Victoria Eladio Victoria y Victoria was a Dominican politician. He served as the provisional president of the Dominican Republic from December 5, 1911 until November 30, 1912.-Reference:... |
5 December 1911 | 30 November 1912 | President | |
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Adolfo Alejandro Nouel Adolfo Alejandro Nouel Adolfo Alejandro Nouel y Bobadilla , archbishop, educator and politician was the son of Don Carlos Nouel and Antonia Bobadilla.-Education:... |
30 November 1912 | 13 April 1913 | Provisional President | |
| José Bordas Valdés José Bordas Valdés José Bordas Valdés was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 14 April 1913 until 27 August 1914. He was born in Santiago de los Caballeros.-Reference:*... |
14 April 1913 | 27 August 1914 | Provisional President | ||
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Ramón Báez Ramón Báez Ramón Báez was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 28 August until 5 December, 1914.-Reference:*... |
28 August 1914 | 5 December 1914 | Provisional President | |
| 33 | Juan Isidro Jimenes Pereyra | 5 December 1914 | 7 May 1916 | President | |
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Council of Secretaries of State | 7 May 1916 | 31 July 1916 | Council of Secretaries of State Members: Jaime Mota Bernardo Pichardo José Manuel Jimenes Federico Velásquez y Hernández |
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| 34 | Francisco Henríquez y Carvajal Francisco Henríquez y Carvajal Francisco Hilario Henríquez y Carvajal was a doctor, lawyer, writer, educator and politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as President in 1916. He married Salomé Ureña. He had 4 children, Pedro, Francisco, Max, and Camila.... |
31 July 1916 | 29 November 1916 | President | |
| From 1916 until 1924, Dominican Republic was occupied by the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... . |
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Juan Bautista Vicini Burgos Juan Bautista Vicini Burgos Juan Bautista Vicini Burgos was a Dominican political figure. He served as the president of the Dominican Republic between 1922 and 1924 under the U.S. military occupation.-Early life:... |
21 October 1922 | 12 July 1924 | Provisional President Note: Served under the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... occupation |
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| 35 | Horacio Vásquez Horacio Vásquez Felipe Horacio Vásquez Lajara was a Dominican general and political figure. He served as the acting president of the Dominican Republic in 1899, and again between 1902 and 1903. Supporters of Vásquez were known as Horacistas, as opposed to Jimenistas, supporters of Vásquez's main rival, Juan... |
12 July 1924 | 3 March 1930 | President | |
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Rafael Estrella Ureña Rafael Estrella Ureña Rafael Estrella Ureña Rafael Estrella Ureña Rafael Estrella Ureña (born Santiago de los Caballeros, (November 10, 1889 - May 25, 1935) was a Dominican politician. He served as the president of the Dominican Republic from February 23, 1930 until August 16, 1930.-Reference:... |
3 March 1930 | 16 August 1930 | Acting President | |
| 36 | Rafael Trujillo | 16 August 1930 | 16 August 1938 | President | |
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Jacinto Peynado Jacinto Peynado Jacinto Bienvenido Peynado was the President of the Dominican Republic from August 16, 1938 until February 24, 1940 during the Trujillo Era. During his 31-year regime, dictator Rafael Trujillo appointed four individuals to serve as ceremonial Presidents while retaining direct, behind-the-scenes... |
16 August 1938 | 24 February 1940 | President |
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Manuel de Jesús Troncoso de la Concha | 24 February 1940 | 18 May 1942 | President |
| 39 | Rafael Trujillo | 18 May 1942 | 16 August 1960 (Assasinated) | President | |
| 40 | Héctor Trujillo Héctor Trujillo Hector Bienvenido Trujillo Molina , general, and political figure; president of Dominican Republic 1952-1960; brother of Rafael Trujillo.-Biography:... |
16 August 1952 | 3 August 1960 | President | |
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Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo was the President of the Dominican Republic from 1960 to 1962, from 1966 to 1978, and again from 1986 to 1996.-Early life and introduction to politics:... |
3 August 1960 | 16 January 1962 | President |
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Civic-Military Council | 16 January 1962 | 18 January 1962 | Civic-Military Council Members: Armando Óscar Pacheco Luis Amiama Tió Antonio Imbert Barrera Antonio Imbert Barrera Antonio Imbert Barrera was president of the Dominican Republic from May 7, 1965 until August 30, 1965. His predecessor in the post was Pedro Bartolomé Benoit; his successor, Héctor García Godoy. .His first important position was as governor of Puerto Plata in 1940... Enrique Valdez Vidaurre Wilfredo Medina Natalio Huberto Bogaert |
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| 42 | Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly Rafael Filiberto Bonnelly Fondeur was a lawyer, scholar, diplomat, and, from 1962 until 1963, thePresident of the Dominican Republic.-Early life:... |
18 January 1962 | 27 February 1963 | President | |
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Juan Bosch Juan Bosch Juan Emilio Bosch Gaviño was a politician, historian, short story writer, essayist, educator, and the first cleanly elected president of the Dominican Republic for a brief time in 1963. Previously, he had been the leader of the Dominican opposition in exile to the dictatorial regime of Rafael... |
27 February 1963 | 25 September 1963 | President |
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Víctor Elby Viñas Román | 25 September 1963 | 26 September 1963 | Chairman of the Provisional Junta | |
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Triumvirate | 26 September 1963 | 25 April 1965 | Members: Emilio de los Santos y Salcié (to 22 December 1963) (Chairman) Donald Reid Cabral Donald Reid Cabral Joseph Donald Reid Cabral was a former leader of the Dominican Republic. He chaired the "triumvirate" from December 29, 1963.- Biography :... (from 29 December 1963) (Chairman) Manuel Enrique Tavares Espaillat Ramón Tapia Espinal |
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Revolutionary Committee | 25 April 1965 | 25 April 1965 | Members: Vinicio Fernández Pérez Giovanni Gutiérrez Ramírez Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó Eladio Ramírez Sánchez Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Vanderhorst is a politician and military officer from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 1 May until 7 May 1965. He was also a member of the Revolutionary Committee, which ruled the country for about few hours on 25... |
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José Rafael Molina Ureña José Rafael Molina Ureña José Rafael Molina Ureña was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 25 April until 27 April 1965.-Reference:*... |
25 April 1965 | 27 April 1965 | Provisional President | |
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Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Vanderhorst is a politician and military officer from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 1 May until 7 May 1965. He was also a member of the Revolutionary Committee, which ruled the country for about few hours on 25... |
1 May 1965 | 7 May 1965 | Provisional President Note: Served under the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... occupation |
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Antonio Imbert Barrera Antonio Imbert Barrera Antonio Imbert Barrera was president of the Dominican Republic from May 7, 1965 until August 30, 1965. His predecessor in the post was Pedro Bartolomé Benoit; his successor, Héctor García Godoy. .His first important position was as governor of Puerto Plata in 1940... |
7 May 1965 | 30 August 1965 | President Note: Served under the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... occupation |
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Héctor García Godoy Héctor García Godoy Héctor Rafael García Godoy was a politician from the Dominican Republic. He served as provisional president of the Dominican Republic from September 3, 1965 until July 1, 1966.-Reference:... |
3 September 1965 | 1 July 1966 | Provisional President Note: Served under the United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... occupation |
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Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo was the President of the Dominican Republic from 1960 to 1962, from 1966 to 1978, and again from 1986 to 1996.-Early life and introduction to politics:... |
1 July 1966 | 16 August 1978 | President |
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Antonio Guzmán Fernández Antonio Guzmán Fernández Silvestre Antonio Guzmán Fernández was a Dominican businessman and a politician. He was the 46th President of the Dominican Republic, from 1978 to 1982.- Early life :Antonio Guzmán was born in the town of La Vega... |
16 August 1978 | 4 July 1982 | President |
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Jacobo Majluta Azar Jacobo Majluta Azar Jacobo Majluta Azar was born in Santo Domingo, on 9 October 1934 and died on 2 March 1996. A politician from Dominican Republic of Lebanese descent, he was vice president in the government of President Antonio Guzmán and became president, for 43 days, with the suicide of President Guzmán.He joined... |
4 July 1982 | 16 August 1982 | President |
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Salvador Jorge Blanco Salvador Jorge Blanco José Salvador Omar Jorge Blanco was a politician, lawyer and a writer. He was the 48th President of the Dominican Republic, from 1982 –1986. He was a Senator running for the PRD party... |
16 August 1982 | 16 August 1986 | President |
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Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Balaguer Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Ricardo was the President of the Dominican Republic from 1960 to 1962, from 1966 to 1978, and again from 1986 to 1996.-Early life and introduction to politics:... |
16 August 1986 | 16 August 1996 | President |
| 50 | Leonel Fernández Leonel Fernández Leonel Antonio Fernández Reyna is a Dominican lawyer, academic, and the current President of the Dominican Republic since 2004. He held the same office from 1996 to 2000... |
16 August 1996 | 16 August 2000 | President | |
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Hipólito Mejía Hipólito Mejía Rafael Hipólito Mejía Domínguez is a Dominican politician and former President of the Dominican Republic... |
16 August 2000 | 16 August 2004 | President |
| 52 | Leonel Fernández Leonel Fernández Leonel Antonio Fernández Reyna is a Dominican lawyer, academic, and the current President of the Dominican Republic since 2004. He held the same office from 1996 to 2000... |
16 August 2004 | Incumbent | President | |
List of unofficial Presidents of the Dominican Republic
Supreme Chiefs or Protectors- Pedro SantanaPedro SantanaPedro Santana y Familias was a wealthy cattle rancher, soldier, politician and dictator of the Dominican Republic. He was born in the community of Hinche, which was part of the Colony of Santo Domingo. Currently, Hinche is a border town part of Haiti...
(Supreme Chief of the Republic): 30 May – 23 September 1849 - Junior Mejia (Supreme Chief): 16 March – 5 December 1878
Spanish Governors-General of Santo Domingo (1861–1865)
- Pedro SantanaPedro SantanaPedro Santana y Familias was a wealthy cattle rancher, soldier, politician and dictator of the Dominican Republic. He was born in the community of Hinche, which was part of the Colony of Santo Domingo. Currently, Hinche is a border town part of Haiti...
: 18 March 1861 – 20 July 1862 - Felipe Ribero: 20 July 1862 – 22 October 1863
- Carlos de Vargas: 22 October 1863 – 30 March 1864
- José de la Gándara: 31 March 1864 – 11 July 1865
Heads of State of the Dominican Republic (1863–1865)
- José Antonio SalcedoJosé Antonio SalcedoGeneral José Antonio Salcedo y Ramírez, "Pepillo" led a civil war which aimed at the restoration of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Restoration War began on August 16, 1863, and by September 14, 1863 a Provisional Government was established, over which the general presided...
: 14 September 1863 – 10 October 1864 - Gaspar Polanco: 10 October 1864 – 23 January 1865
- Generals-in-Chief (Pedro Antonio PimentelPedro Antonio PimentelPedro Antonio Pimentel y Chamorro was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as president of the Dominican Republic from March 25, 1865 until August of the same year...
, Benito Monción, Federico de Jesús García) : 23 January 1865 – 24 January 1865 - Benigno Filomeno de RojasBenigno Filomeno de RojasBenigno Filomeno Rojas Ramos was a lawyer and Dominican politician. He served as the 11th President of the Dominican Republic from January 24 to March 24, 1865.-References:...
: 24 January 1865 – 24 March 1865
In rebellion (1867-1868)
- José Hungría: 22 December 1867 - 13 February 1868
Constitutional Executive Junta (in rebellion, February, 1876)
- Esteban Díaz
- Máximo Grullón
- Manuel de Jesús de Peña
- Alfredo Deetjen
- Isidro Pereyra
In rebellion (1878)
- Ignacio María González: 1 March 1878 - 3 May 1878
United States Governors of Santo Domingo (1916–1922)
- Harry Shepard KnappHarry Shepard KnappHarry Shepard Knapp was a Vice Admiral of the United States Navy, Military Governor of Santo Domingo, and Military Representative of the United States in Haiti.-Biography:...
: 29 November 1916 – 18 November 1918 - Ben Hebard FullerBen Hebard FullerBen Hebard Fuller was a Major General in the United States Marine Corps and served as Commandant of the Marine Corps between 1930 and 1934.-Biography:...
: 18 November 1918 – 25 February 1919 - Thomas SnowdenThomas SnowdenThomas Snowden, born on August 12, 1857 at Peekskill, New York, was appointed a Cadet Midshipman on June 25, 1875 and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1879.-Navy career:...
: 25 February 1919 – 3 June 1921 - Samuel RobisonSamuel RobisonAdmiral Samuel Shelburne Robison CB, USN was a United States Navy officer whose service extended from the 1890s through the early 1930s. He held several major commands during World War I, and from 1928-1931 served as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy...
: 3 June 1921 – 21 October 1922
In rebellion (1963)
- Juan Casasnovas Garrido: 13 October 1963 - 4 November 1963
President with Constitutionalist de jure and de facto
- Francisco CaamañoFrancisco CaamañoCol. Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deñó [Cah-MAH-nyoh Deh-NYOH] was a Dominican soldier and politician....
: 4 May 1965 – 3 September 1965
See also
- Politics of the Dominican RepublicPolitics of the Dominican RepublicGovernment of the Dominican Republic takes place in a framework of a representative democracy, whereby the President of the Dominican Republic is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in...
- List of Vice Presidents of the Dominican Republic