José Antonio Salcedo

General José Antonio Salcedo y Ramírez, known as "Pepillo" (1816 – November 5, 1864) was Dominican military leader who played a fundamental role in the Dominican Restoration War, which achieved the independence from Spain in 1865. A martyr, he was the first Dominican head of state to be assassinated in the history of the Dominican Republic.

José Antonio Salcedo
Portrait of General José Antonio Salcedo c. 1850s
9th President of the Dominican Republic
In office
September 14, 1863 – October 10, 1864
Vice PresidentMatías Ramón Mella
Preceded byPedro Santana
Succeeded byGaspar Polanco
Personal details
Born1816
Madrid, Spain
DiedNovember 5, 1864 (aged 48)
Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Military service
Allegiance Dominican Republic
Branch/service Dominican Army
  • Liberation Army
  • Restoration Army
Years of service1844–1864
RankGeneral
Battles/warsDominican War of Independence
Dominican Restoration War
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