Buenaventura Báez
President of the Dominican Republic
Died when: 71 years 244 days (860 months)Star Sign: Cancer
Ramón Buenaventura Báez Méndez (July 14, 1812 – March 14, 1884), was a Dominican politician and military figure.He was president of the Dominican Republic for five nonconsecutive terms.
His rule was characterized by being very corrupt and governing for the benefit of his personal fortune.Genealogical studies have identified Buenaventura Báez as one of the fathers of the modern Dominican oligarchy, with many of his descendants dominating the political and economic life of the Dominican Republic today.
He fathered several children, nine of which he recognized, while some were born in the Dominican Republic, others were born in Puerto Rico and France.
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