Jacinto Peynado

Jacinto Bienvenido Peynado Peynado (February 15, 1878 – March 7, 1940) was the President of the Dominican Republic from August 16, 1938 until February 24, 1940 during the Trujillo Era. During his 31-year regime, dictator Rafael Trujillo appointed four individuals to serve as ceremonial Presidents while retaining direct, behind-the-scenes control of the Executive branch. Prior to ascending to the Presidency, Peynado served as Trujillo's Vice President from 1934 to 1938. His grandson, also named Jacinto Peynado, served as Vice President of the Dominican Republic from 1994 to 1996.

Jacinto Peynado

Jacinto Bienvenido Peynado Peynado (February 15, 1878 – March 7, 1940) was the President of the Dominican Republic from August 16, 1938 until February 24, 1940 during the Trujillo Era. During his 31-year regime, dictator Rafael Trujillo appointed four individuals to serve as ceremonial Presidents while retaining direct, behind-the-scenes control of the Executive branch. Prior to ascending to the Presidency, Peynado served as Trujillo's Vice President from 1934 to 1938. His grandson, also named Jacinto Peynado, served as Vice President of the Dominican Republic from 1994 to 1996.