Alfredo Zayas y Alfonso
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This article is about the 4th Cuban president. For his great-grandnephew and Cuban activist, see Alfred-Maurice de Zayas.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Zayas and the second or maternal family name is Alfonso.
Alfredo de Zayas y Alfonso (February 21, 1861 – April 11, 1934), usually known as Alfredo de Zayas under Spanish naming customs and also known as Alfredo Zayas, was a Cuban lawyer, poet and political figure. He served as prosecutor, judge, mayor of Havana, secretary of the Constitutional Convention, Senator in 1905, president of the Senate in 1906, Vice President of Cuba from 1909 to 1913 and President of Cuba from May 20, 1921, to May 20, 1925.
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Alfredo Zayas | |
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4th President of Cuba | |
In office 20 May 1921 – 20 May 1925 | |
Vice President | Francisco Carrillo |
Preceded by | Mario García Menocal |
Succeeded by | Gerardo Machado |
Personal details | |
Born | (1861-02-21)February 21, 1861 Havana, Spanish Cuba |
Died | April 11, 1934(1934-04-11) (aged 73) Havana, Cuba |
Nationality | Cuban |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Other political affiliations | National League |
Spouse(s) | 1st Margarita María Teresa Claudia del Carmen Arrieta y Diago, 2nd 1914 María Asunción de las Mercedes Jaén y Planas |
Children | Margarita Zayas y Arrieta Alfredo Zayas y Arrieta Francisco Zayas y Arrieta Maria-Teresa Zayas y Arrieta Alfredo Zayas y Mendez |
Occupation | Attorney, politician |
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