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 by	Gregorio Luperón
Succeeded by	Ulises 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
Nationality	Dominican
Political party	Blue 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.

External links and additional sources

• Cheney, David M. "Archdiocese of Santo Domingo". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)^{self-published}
• Chow, Gabriel. "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santo Domingo". GCatholic.org. Retrieved March 25, 2018. (for Chronology of Bishops)^{self-published}

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