Rafael Trujillo

World Leader

Birthday October 24, 1891

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace San Cristobal, Dominican Republic

DEATH DATE May 30, 1961 (69)

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About

Politician who served as President of the Dominican Republic from 1930-38 and from 1942-1952. Until his 1961 assassination, he retained control of the Dominican government through his manipulation of puppet presidents.

Before Fame

He rose to power through a coup against Dominican leader Horacio Vasquez.

Trivia

He was involved in the brutal 1960 murder of three sisters -- the Mirabals -- who opposed his regime.

Family Life

His marriages to Aminta Ledesma, Bienvenida Ricardo, and Maria Martinez produced a total of four children. With Lina Lovaton Pittaluga, he had two more children.

Associated With

He had an amiable relationship with Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.