Desiderio Arias

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Desiderio Arias
Born	1872 Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Died	1931 (aged 58–59) Mao, Dominican Republic
Battles/wars	Dominican Civil War (1911–1912) Dominican Civil War (1914) Battle of Las Trencheras Battle of Guayacanas

Desiderio Arias Álvarez (1872–1931) was a notable soldier and caudillo who gained a significant following throughout the northern band of the Dominican Republic, especially in the Montecristi region. He was killed by Rafael Trujillo's forces.