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Trujillo was elected president after his supporters threatened local people into voting for him. Trujillo's slogan was simple: "God and Trujillo". After Trujillo rose to power, many of his critics were murdered. Trujillo also formed a [[cult of personality]]. | Trujillo was elected president after his supporters threatened local people into voting for him. Trujillo's slogan was simple: "God and Trujillo". After Trujillo rose to power, many of his critics were murdered. Trujillo also formed a [[cult of personality]]. | ||
| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rafael-Trujillo Biography] at the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' | ||
| + | *[http://www.encyclopedia.com/people/history/dominican-history-biographies/rafael-leonidas-trujillo-molina Profile] at ''Encyclopedia.com'' | ||
| + | *[http://www.history.com/topics/rafael-trujillo Profile] at ''History.com'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Dominican Republic]] | ||
[[Category:Criminals]] | [[Category:Criminals]] | ||
[[Category:Dictators]] | [[Category:Dictators]] | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
Revision as of 04:27, December 6, 2016
Rafael Trujillo (October 24, 1891 – May 30, 1961) was the dictator of the Dominican Republic from June 16, 1930 until his assassination, after which his son Ramfis became the new dictator for half a year. Before becoming a dictator, Rafael Trujillo was a soldier, kidnapper and rapist. Trujillo was also an actor, and did a cameo role in the movie "Casablanca".
Trujillo was elected president after his supporters threatened local people into voting for him. Trujillo's slogan was simple: "God and Trujillo". After Trujillo rose to power, many of his critics were murdered. Trujillo also formed a cult of personality.