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José María Cabral
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Born December 12, 1816
San Cristóbal Province
Died February 28, 1899 (aged 82)
Santo Domingo
Allegiance  Dominican Republic
Service/branch  Dominican Army
Rank General
Battles/wars Dominican War of Independence

Cibaeño Revolution

Dominican Restoration War
Six Years' War

General José María Cabral y Luna (born Ingenio Nuevo; December 12, 1816 in San Cristóbal Province – February 28, 1899 in Santo Domingo) was a Dominican military figure and politician. He served as the first Supreme Chief of the Dominican Republic from August 4, 1865 to November 15 of that year and again officially as president from August 22, 1866 until January 3, 1868.

Early life and family

Cabral was born near San Cristóbal to a prominent and wealthy Criollo family from Hincha. His parents were Ramona de Luna y Andújar, who was cousin of the Virgins of Galindo, and Juan Marcos Cabral y Aybar.

He was uncle of future Dominican president Marcos Antonio Cabral.

Politics

Presidency

On August 17, 1865 President Cabral abolished capital punishment and banishment in the Dominican Republic.

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