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Pedro Bartolomé Benoit

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Pedro Bartolomé Benoit
President of the Dominican Republic
In office
1 May 1965 – 5 May 1965
Preceded byJosé Rafael Molina Ureña
Succeeded byAntonio Imbert Barrera
Personal details
Born(1921-02-13)13 February 1921
Samaná, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic
Died5 April 2012(2012-04-05) (aged 91)
Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic

Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Vanderhorst (February 13, 1921, Samaná – April 5, 2012) was a politician and military officer from the Dominican Republic. He served as the 7th provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 1 May until 7 May 1965. He was also a member of the Revolutionary Committee, which ruled the country for about few hours on 25 April 1965.

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