Gaspar Polanco
Gaspar Polanco | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office October 10, 1864 – January 24, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | José Antonio Salcedo |
| Succeeded by | Benigno Filomeno de Rojas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1816 Guayubín, Captaincy General of Santo Domingo |
| Died | November 28, 1867 (aged 52) La Vega, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Profession | Military General |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Dominican Republic |
| Branch/service | Dominican Army
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| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Dominican War of Independence Cibaeño Revolution Dominican Restoration War |
Gaspar Polanco Borbón (1816 – November 28, 1867) was a Dominican Republic military general and politician. He has been one of the most notable military figures in the history of the Dominican Republic and served as the country's president.
In August 1863, he already held the rank of general, and assumed as Commander-in-Chief.