Ulises Heureaux
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About
President of the Dominican Republic from 1882 to 1884 and then again from 1887 until his assassination in 1899.
Before Fame
Prior to becoming President, he first worked as the Interior Minister to Fernando Meriño, a Catholic Priest who'd become head-of-state in 1880.
Trivia
His nickname among close friends and family was Lilís.
Family Life
He was born in San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Associated With
He and pro-boxer Leo Cruz were both originally from the Dominican Republic.
