Ulises Heureaux

Politician

Birthday October 21, 1845

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

DEATH DATE Jul 26, 1899 (53)

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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.