José Antonio Salcedo

General José Antonio Salcedo y Ramírez, "Pepillo" General Salcedo led a civil war which aimed at the restoration of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Restoration War began on August 16, 1863, and by September 14, 1863 a Provisional Government was established, over which the general presided. After he assumed the presidency of the Dominican Republic, the general was opposed by the Nationalist movement, who viewed his policies as favouring those supporting the annexation of the country. On October 15 1864, President Salcedo was defeated by Gaspar Polanco, also a general at the time.

The town of Pepillo Salcedo, in Monte Cristi province, was named in his honour.

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