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COMMANDER // 1816–1867

Gaspar Polanco

President of the Dominican RepublicDominican Republic1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1816 – 1867

18201830184018501860War of Dominican Independence · 1844-1856Battle of Sabana Larga — January 24, 1856 · Dominican Republic · War of Dominican Independence

Active service 1856 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 40.

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Gaspar Polanco Borbón was a Dominican politician and military commander. A leader of the Dominican Restoration War, he is regarded as one of the most notable military figures in the history of the Dominican Republic.

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Battles (1)

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