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COMMANDER // 1801–1864

Pedro Santana

President of the Dominican RepublicDominican Republic2 battles1 war

Lifespan

1801 – 1864

181018201830184018501860War of Dominican Independence · 1844-1856Battle of Azua — March 19, 1844 · Dominican Republic · War of Dominican IndependenceBattle of Las Carreras — April 21, 1849 · Dominican Republic · War of Dominican Independence

Active service 1844–1849 — 2 battles across 1 war; first command at age 43.

Profile

Pedro Santana y Familias, 1st Marquess of Las Carreras was a Dominican soldier and politician who served three times as the president of the First Dominican Republic (1844–1861) and was the first governor-general during the period of annexation of the Dominican Republic to Spain (1861–1865), accomplished at Santana's request. Called "Libertador de la Patria" in life, Santana is today considered a dictator because of his authoritarian rule.

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Battles (2)

Last verified June 2026
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