José Miguel Gómez

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.

José Miguel Gómez
Gómez in 1909
2nd President of Cuba
In office
28 January 1909  20 May 1913
Vice PresidentAlfredo Zayas
Preceded byTomás Estrada Palma
Succeeded byMario García Menocal
Personal details
Born(1858-07-06)6 July 1858
Sancti Spíritus, Spanish Cuba
Died13 June 1921(1921-06-13) (aged 62)
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality Cuban
Political partyLiberal Party of Cuba
SpouseAmérica Arias
ChildrenMiguel Mariano Gómez
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