Manuel de Jesús Troncoso de la Concha facts for kids
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Manuel Troncoso de la Concha
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Troncoso in 1940
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| President of the Senate of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office January 1943 – May 30, 1955 |
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| Preceded by | Porfirio Herrera Velásquez |
| Succeeded by | Mario Fermín Cabral y Báez |
 President of the Dominican Republic |
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| In office March 7, 1940 – May 18, 1942 |
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| Preceded by | Jacinto Peynado |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Trujillo |
| Vice President of the Dominican Republic |
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| In office August 16, 1938 – March 7, 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Jacinto Peynado |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
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Manuel de Jesús María Ulpiano Troncoso de la Concha
April 3, 1878 San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic |
| Died | May 30, 1955 (aged 77) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Political party | Dominican |
| Spouse | Silvia Alicia Sánchez Abréu |
| Relations | Carlos Morales Troncoso (grandson) |
| Residence | Santo Domingo |
| Alma mater | Professional Institute |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Nickname | Pipí |
Manuel de Jesús María Ulpiano Troncoso de la Concha (born April 3, 1878 – died May 30, 1955) was an important leader in the Dominican Republic. He was a smart thinker and served as the country's President from 1940 to 1942. Before becoming President, he was the Vice-President from 1938 to 1940. He became President after the death of President Jacinto Peynado. He also held a position in the government in 1911.
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Early Life and Schooling
Manuel Troncoso was born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. His father, Jesús María Uladislao Troncoso Troncoso, was a treasurer. His mother was Baldomera de la Concha Silva.
Manuel went to the Conciliar Seminary of St. Thomas Aquinas. He earned a degree in Philosophy and Letters in 1895. He also studied law at the Professional Institute, finishing his studies in 1899.
A Career in Law and Government
Manuel Troncoso started his own law firm, Oficina Troncoso, in 1915 in Santo Domingo. He worked as a judge in different courts. He also served on the highest court, the Supreme Court.
He held many important government jobs. These included Minister of Justice, Minister of Public Instruction, and Minister of Finance. He was also the Attorney General, which means he was the country's chief lawyer.
Troncoso helped start the Dominican Academy of History. He was the chairman of its board for many years. He was also the Mayor of Santo Domingo.
He taught law and was the Dean of the Law School at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. He was also the principal of the university.
After being President, Troncoso became the President of the Senate from 1943 to 1955. He worked as a coroner in Santo Domingo until he passed away.
Manuel Troncoso was also a writer. He published several books, including Elements of Administrative Law and Dominican Narratives. He was also the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Listín Diario for many years.
Time as President
Manuel Troncoso became President of the Dominican Republic in 1940. He served until 1942. During his presidency, he appointed Rafael Trujillo as the new Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy in 1942.
Family Life
Manuel Troncoso was married to Silvia Alicia Sánchez Abreu. She made history on May 16, 1942. She was the first Dominican woman to vote after women were given the right to vote that year.
Manuel and Silvia had six children. Many of their children and grandchildren became important people in the Dominican Republic.
- Their sons, Jesús María and Wenceslao, were the first two governors of the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic.
- Jesús María, Wenceslao, and Pedro were all well-known lawyers and judges.
- Pedro was even the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
- Their grandson, Carlos Morales Troncoso, also became a notable public figure.
See also
In Spanish: Manuel de Jesús Troncoso para niños
