Rafael Trujillo
President of the Dominican Republic (1891-1961)
1891 — 1961
Quick Facts
Profession
President of the Dominican Republic (1891-1961)
Born
October 24, 1891
Died
1961 (age ~70)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, dictator, military officer
Dominican RepublicBorn in San CristóbalDied in Santo Domingo
1891
Born in San Cristóbal (1891-10-24)
1930
PositionPresident of the Dominican Republic (1930–1938)
1942
PositionPresident of the Dominican Republic (1942–1952)
1947
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Charles III
1954
AwardKnight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
1954
AwardAbout
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, nicknamed "El Jefe", was a Dominican military officer and dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from August 1930 until his assassination in May 1961. He was the 36th and 39th president from 1930 to 1938 and again from 1942 to 1952. He also served as the first generalissimo, the de facto most powerful position in the country at the time from 1930 until his assassination. Under that position, Trujillo served under figurehead presidents.
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Who is Rafael Trujillo?+
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, nicknamed "El Jefe", was a Dominican military officer and dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from August 1930 until his assassination in May 1961. He was the 36th and 39th president from 1930 to 1938 and again from 1942 to 1952. He also served as the first gen
What does the name Rafael mean?+
The name Rafael means "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Rafael Trujillo born?+
Rafael Trujillo was born on October 24, 1891.
When did Rafael Trujillo die?+
Rafael Trujillo died in 1961, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Рафаэль)
The name Rafael is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Рафаэль)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Rafael — October 24, 1891
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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