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Gaspar Polanco | |
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| 10th President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 10 October 1864 – 24 January 1865 | |
| Preceded by | José Antonio Salcedo |
| Succeeded by | Benigno Filomeno de Rojas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1816 Guayubín, Captaincy General of Santo Domingo |
| Died | November 28, 1867 (aged 52) La Vega, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Profession | Military General |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Dominican Republic |
| Branch/service |  Dominican Army
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| Rank |  General |
| Battles/wars | Dominican War of Independence Cibaeño Revolution Dominican Restoration War |
Gaspar Polanco Borbón (1816 – 28 November 1867) was a Dominican Republic military general and politician. He has been one of the most notable military figures in the history of the Dominican Republic and served as the country's president.[1]
In August 1863 he already held the rank of general, and assumed as Commander-in-Chief.