Fernando Arturo de Meriño

Fernando Arturo de Meriño y Ramírez (January 9, 1833 in Antonsí – August 20, 1906) was a Dominican priest and politician. He served as President of the Dominican Republic from September 1, 1880 until September 1, 1882.[1] He served as the President of Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic in 1878 and 1883.[2] He was later made an archbishop.

Archobishop Meriño's tomb at Catedral Primada de América at Santo Domingo Colonial City.
Fernando Arturo de Meriño
21st President of the Dominican Republic
In office
September 1, 1880 – September 1, 1882
Preceded byGregorio Luperón
Succeeded byUlises Heureaux
Personal details
Born(1833-01-09)January 9, 1833
Antonsí, Ozama Department, Island of Haiti (now in the Dominican Republic)
Died(1906-08-20)August 20, 1906 (age 73)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
NationalityDominican
Political partyBlue Party

References
  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20120313193238/http://www.quisqueyavirtual.edu.do/wiki/Fernando_Arturo_de_Meri%C3%B1o
  2. Checo, José Chez; Sang, Mu-Kien Adriana. "Historia de la Cámara de Diputados - TOMO I. 1844-1978" (PDF). www.camaradediputados.gob.do.
Political offices
Preceded by
Gregorio Luperón		 President of the Dominican Republic
1880–1882		 Succeeded by
Ulises Heureaux
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Bienvenido Monzón y Martín		 Archbishop of Santo Domingo
1885–1906		 Succeeded by
Adolfo Alejandro Nouel


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