Gaspar Polanco
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.
Gaspar Polanco | |
|---|---|
| 20th 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 |
In August 1863 he already held the rank of general, and assumed as Commander-in-Chief.
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