Santiago Rodríguez | |
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| Birth name | Santiago Rodríguez Masagó |
| Nickname(s) | Chago |
| Born | 1809 – 1810 c. Cap-Haïtien or Fort-Liberté, State of Haiti (now Dajabón, Haiti) |
| Died | May 27, 1879 |
| Allegiance | Dominican Republic |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Dominican Restoration War |
Santiago Rodríguez Masagó (c. 1809 – 27 May 1879), also known as Santiago Rodríguez, nicknamed "Chago" was a Dominican military leader. Little is known of his birth but sources suggest that he was either born in Cap-Haïtien[1][2] or the area of Fort-Liberté (in a part where it is present day Dajabón). He is known for having opposed the annexation of the Dominican Republic to Spain and then having fought the Spanish Crown; and for being one of the rebels of the famous El Grito de Capotillo that began the Dominican Restoration War with General Gregorio Luperón.
Early years
Although little is known about his origin, many historians agree that the son of the landowner Vicente Rodríguez (of Dominican descent), and Josefina Masagó (of Haitian descent),[1][3] two wealthy merchants from the city of Santiago in the Dominican Republic.[1][3]
Military career
After the Restoration of the country, Rodríguez held various military occupations.
Death and legacy
He died on May 24, 1879, in Agua Clara, Sabaneta Spanish.
References
- 1 2 3 Salamador, Victor, ed. (1990). "José Francisco Peña Gómez: sus orígenes, su biografía, su personalidad, su pensamiento". p. 36. Retrieved 8 June 2016. (in Spanish)
- ↑ En Caribe - Santiago Rodríguez: Historia, República Dominicana[usurped] (in Spanish)
- 1 2 Dominguez Cruz, Franklin, ed. (29 January 2006). "Santiago Rodríguez: El patriota ignorado". Diario Digital. Retrieved 21 July 2014. (in Spanish)