José Miguel Gómez
José Miguel Gómez | |
|---|---|
Gómez in 1909 | |
| 2nd President of Cuba | |
| In office 28 January 1909 – 20 May 1913 | |
| Vice President | Alfredo Zayas |
| Preceded by | Tomás Estrada Palma |
| Succeeded by | Mario García Menocal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1858 Sancti Spíritus, Spanish Cuba |
| Died | 13 June 1921 (aged 62) New York City, New York, United States |
| Nationality | Cuban |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Cuba |
| Spouse | América Arias |
| Children | Miguel Mariano Gómez |
José Miguel Gómez y Gómez (Spanish: [xoˈse miˈɣel ˈgomes i ˈarjas]; 6 July 1858 – 13 June 1921) was a Cuban politician and revolutionary who was one of the leaders of the rebel forces in the Cuban War of Independence. He later served as President of Cuba from 1909 to 1913.