About Vicente García González
Lived 1833 – 1886 (aged 53). Vicente García González was a Spanish military personnel, politician and freedom fighter.
Vicente García González (January 23, 1833 – March 4, 1888) was a General in the Cuban Ten Years' War (, also known as the Great War) and later a Cuban President who was assassinated by the Spanish after the war.
Biography
Early years García was born on January 23, 1833, in Las Tunas.
Career In November 1877, Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma was captured and imprisoned by the Spaniards. Maximo Gomez is offered the presidency, but he refuses. [Many believe this to be factor that ended the Ten Year War unfavorably for the rebels.] Gen. Vicente García is named president of the Republic of Cuba.
Final years On June 7, he left for Venezuela on the steamship Guadalquivir. He settled in Rio Chico, where he founded a cooperative with his family and continued to support the new revolutionary outburst.
Death On March 4, 1888, Vicente García y González died as a result of an assassination by the Spanish.
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Who was Vicente García González?
President of Cuba (1833-1886)
When was Vicente García González born?
Vicente García González was born on 23 January 1833 in Las Tunas.
When did Vicente García González die?
Vicente García González died on 4 March 1886 in Río Chico.
What was Vicente García González's occupation?
Vicente García González was a military personnel, politician and freedom fighter.
What nationality was Vicente García González?
Vicente García González was Spanish.
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