Fernando Arturo de Meriño

Fernando Arturo de Meriño y Ramírez (January 9, 1833 in Antonsí – August 20, 1906) was a Dominican priest and politician. He served as President of the Dominican Republic from September 1, 1880, until September 1, 1882.[1] He served as the President of Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic in 1878 and 1883.[2] He was later made an archbishop.

Archobishop Meriño's tomb at Catedral Primada de América at Santo Domingo Colonial City.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de Meriño and the second or maternal family name is Ramírez.
Fernando Arturo de Meriño
21st President of the Dominican Republic
In office
September 1, 1880 – September 1, 1882
Preceded byGregorio Luperón
Succeeded byUlises Heureaux
Personal details
Born(1833-01-09)January 9, 1833
Dominican Republic)
Died(1906-08-20)August 20, 1906 (age 73)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Political partyBlue Party

References
  1. "Fernando Arturo de Meriño - Enciclopedia Virtual Dominicana". www.quisqueyavirtual.edu.do. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  2. Checo, José Chez; Sang, Mu-Kien Adriana. "Historia de la Cámara de Diputados - TOMO I. 1844-1978" (PDF). www.camaradediputados.gob.do.


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