Person

Juan Sánchez Ramírez

1762–1811 · 18th century

Juan Sánchez Ramírez was a Dominican creole landowner who led the revolt against French rule in Santo Domingo after Napoleon's invasion of Spain. He defeated General Ferrand at Palo Hincado in November 1808 and, with British naval help, took Santo Domingo in 1809. He returned the colony to Spain and governed it until his death in 1811.

Juan Sánchez Ramírez
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

French Santo DomingoEspaña Boba

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