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Rafael Izquierdo y Gutiérrez
Spanish Military Officer, politician, and statesman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Izquierdo and the second or maternal family name is Gutiérrez.
Rafael Gerónimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutiérrez[4] (30 September 1820[lower-alpha 1] – 9 November 1883)[2][1] was a Spanish military officer, politician, and statesman. He served as Governor-General of the Philippines from 4 April 1871 to 8 January 1873. He was famous for his use of "Iron Fist" type of government, contradicting the liberal government of his predecessor, Carlos María de la Torre y Navacerrada. He was the governor-general during the 1872 Cavite mutiny which led to execution of 41 of the mutineers, including the Gomburza priests. Izquierdo also acted as Governor of Puerto Rico[3] from February to April 1862.
Quick Facts 83rd Governor-General of the Philippines, Monarch ...
Rafael Izquierdo y Gutiérrez | |
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83rd Governor-General of the Philippines | |
In office 4 April 1871 – 8 January 1873 | |
Monarch | Amadeo I |
Preceded by | Carlos María de la Torre y Navacerrada |
Succeeded by | Manuel MacCrohon (acting) |
113th Governor of Puerto Rico | |
In office 17 February 1862 – 29 April 1862 | |
Preceded by | Rafaél de Echagüe y Bermingham |
Succeeded by | Félix María de Messina Iglesias |
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Born | Rafael Gerónimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutiérrez (1820-09-30)30 September 1820[lower-alpha 1][2][3] Santander, Spanish Empire |
Died | 9 November 1883(1883-11-09) (aged 63)[1] Madrid, Spanish Empire |
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