Desiderio Arias
Desiderio Arias | |
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| Born | 1872 Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic |
| Died | 1931 (aged 58–59) Mao, Dominican Republic |
| Battles / wars | Dominican Civil War (1911–1912) Dominican Civil War (1914) Battle of Las Trencheras Battle of Guayacanas |
Desiderio Arias Álvarez (1872–1931) was a notable soldier and caudillo who gained a significant following throughout the northern band of the Dominican Republic, especially in the Montecristi region. He was killed by Rafael Trujillo's forces.