CÉSPEDES, CARLOS MANUEL DE, 1871–1939, President of Cuba

1871–1939, president of Cuba (1933), b. New York City; son of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (1819–74). He actively participated in the Revolution of 1895 and the Spanish-American War. When Gerardo Machado was overthrown in Aug., 1933, Céspedes became provisional president, but was forced to resign after a coup (Sept. 5) by a student junta supporting Ramón Grau San Martín.

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CÉspedes, Carlos Manuel De , 1871–1939, President of Cuba
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
CESPEDES, CARLOS MANUEL DE , 1871 1939, president of Cuba 1871 1939, president of Cuba (1933), b. New York City; son of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes (1819 74). He actively participated in...
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Machado, Gerardo
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...garar tho macha tho, 1871 1939, president of Cuba (1925 33). A businessman...election, was aided by President Zayas . Machados campaign...political instability in Cuba, sent an envoy Sumner...forced him to flee. Carlos Manuel de Cespedes became provisional...


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