Santiago Rodríguez Masagó
Santiago Rodríguez Masagó (c. 1809 – 27 May 1879), also known as Santiago Rodríguez, nicknamed "Chago" was a Dominican military leader. Little is known of his birth but sources suggest that he was either born in Cap-Haïtien[1][2] or the area of Fort-Liberté (in a part where it is present day Dajabón). He is known for having opposed the annexation of the Dominican Republic to Spain and then having fought the Spanish Crown; and for being one of the rebels of the famous El Grito de Capotillo that began the Dominican Restoration War with General Gregorio Luperón.
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| Birth name | Santiago Rodríguez Masagó |
| Nickname(s) | Chago |
| Born | 1809 – 1810 c. Cap-Haïtien or Fort-Liberté, State of Haiti (now Dajabón, Haiti) |
| Died | May 27, 1879 |
| Allegiance | Dominican Republic |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Dominican Restoration War |
Early years
Although little is known about his origin, many historians agree that the son of the landowner Vicente Rodríguez (of Dominican descent), and Josefina Masagó (of Haitian descent),[1][3] two wealthy merchants from the city of Santiago in the Dominican Republic.[1][3]
Military career
After the Restoration of the country, Rodríguez held various military occupations.
Death and legacy
He died on May 24, 1879, in Agua Clara, Sabaneta Spanish.
References
- Salamador, Victor, ed. (1990). "José Francisco Peña Gómez: sus orígenes, su biografía, su personalidad, su pensamiento". p. 36. Retrieved 8 June 2016. (in Spanish)
- En Caribe - Santiago Rodríguez: Historia, República Dominicana[Usurped!] (in Spanish)
- Dominguez Cruz, Franklin, ed. (29 January 2006). "Santiago Rodríguez: El patriota ignorado". Diario Digital. Retrieved 21 July 2014. (in Spanish)