Rafael Trujillo
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Summary
Rafael Trujillo was born on October 24, 1891[1], in San Cristóbal[2]. He died on May 30, 1961[3], in Haina[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and dictator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,919 views/month, #5,482 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mingorrubio Cemetery[9]
- Father: José Trujillo Valdéz[10]
- Mother: Altagracia Julia Molina Chevalier[11]
- Child: Ramfis Trujillo[12], Angelita Trujillo[13], Flor de Oro Trujillo[14]
- Country of citizenship: Dominican Republic[15]
- Position held: President of the Dominican Republic[16], president[17]
- Award received: Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[20], Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[23], commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy[24], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Condor of the Andes[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross[27], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[28], Order of Francisco Morazán[29], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[30], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[31]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Dominican Party[34]
- Military branch: Dominican Army[35], Dominican National Police[36]
- Commons category: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo[37]
- Military, police or special rank: generalissimo[38], general[39]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[40]
- Family name: Trujillo[41]
- Given name: Rafael[42], Leónidas[43]
- IPA transcription: rafaˈel leˈoniðas tɾuˈxiʎo[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rafael Trujillo[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Rafael Trujillo include Order of Trujillo[46], an order[47], in Dominican Republic[48], founded in 1938[49].
Why It Matters
Rafael Trujillo has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
Entities named for him include Order of Trujillo[46], an order[47], in Dominican Republic[48], founded in 1938[49].
FAQs
Where was Rafael Trujillo born?
Rafael Trujillo was born in San Cristóbal[2].
Where did Rafael Trujillo die?
Rafael Trujillo died in Haina[4].
Who were Rafael Trujillo's parents?
Rafael Trujillo's father was José Trujillo Valdéz[10]. Rafael Trujillo's mother was Altagracia Julia Molina Chevalier[11].
What did Rafael Trujillo do for work?
Rafael Trujillo worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], and dictator[7].
What awards did Rafael Trujillo receive?
Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[18], Order of Merit of Duarte, Sanchez and Mella[19], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[20], and Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21].