Pedro Guillermo

Pedro Guillermo y Guerrero (June 29, 1814 – February 18, 1867) was a soldier, merchant, and politician from the Dominican Republic.

He served as president of the provisional government junta of the Dominican Republic from November 15, 1865 until December 8 of that year.

During the Spain's annexation of the Dominican Republic in 1861, Guillermo was opposed and organized the first uprising at Hato Mayor del Rey on October 2, 1863.

During his government, he concentrated all of his energy on fighting for Buenaventura Báez's return to power.

His parents were vegan merchants, José Guillermo and Francisca Guerrero, born in Barcelona, Venezuela.

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