Gerardo Machado
President of Cuba from 1925 to 1933
1871 — 1939
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Cuba from 1925 to 1933
Born
September 28, 1871
Died
1939 (age ~68)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
CubaBorn in Santa ClaraDied in Miami
1871
Born in Santa Clara (1871-09-28)
1925
PositionPresident of Cuba (1925–1933)
1927
AwardGrand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration
1929
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1939
Died in Miami
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Gerardo Machado y Morales was a general of the Cuban War of Independence and President of Cuba from 1925 to 1933.
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Who is Gerardo Machado?+
Gerardo Machado y Morales was a general of the Cuban War of Independence and President of Cuba from 1925 to 1933.
What does the name Gerardo mean?+
The name Gerardo means "a male given name". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Gerardo Machado born?+
Gerardo Machado was born on September 28, 1871.
When did Gerardo Machado die?+
Gerardo Machado died in 1939, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Gerardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerardo — September 28, 1871
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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