José Tapia Brea
José Tapia Brea | |
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| Born | José Francisco Tapia Brea 5 April 1908 |
| Died | 19 June 1984 (aged 76) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Spouse | Pura Luz Simó Sagredo |
| Children | Sonia, Alma, Luz Vanessa y Christian de Jesús |
José Francisco Tapia Brea (Salcedo, April 5, 1908-Santo Domingo, June 19, 1984) was a Dominican writer, historian, lawyer, jurist, ambassador and anti-Trujillo fighter. He was part of “group X” led by Ángel Severo Cabral, whose purpose was to eliminate the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and take the pertinent measures that would guarantee a democratic process in the country after the execution of the tyrant.
He was in charge of unifying the different groups that emerged in various parts of the country with these same purposes, including the group from the city of Santiago led by Federico Carlos Álvarez. In 1961 he wrote the proclamation that would inform the Dominican people about the execution of the dictator.
Among many of his appointments and distinctions, stands out his appointment as presiding judge of the Court of First Instance of San Cristóbal. In 1996 a street was named in his honor with in the Evaristo Morales Sector of the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.