Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutiérrez
Rafael Gerónimo Cayetano Izquierdo y Gutiérrez (September 30, 1820 – November 9, 1883) was a Spanish Military Officer, politician, and statesman. He served as Governor-General of the Philippines from April 4, 1871 to January 8, 1873. He was famous for his use of "Iron Fist" type of government, contradicting the liberal government of his predecessor, Carlos María de la Torre y Nava Cerrada. He was the Governor-General during the 1872 Cavite mutiny which led to execution of 41 of the mutineers, including the Gomburza martyrs. Izquierdo also acted as Governor-General of Puerto Rico from March 1862 to April 1862.
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| Alias (AKA) | Rafael Izquierdo |
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| Birth date | January 01, 1820 |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1882 |
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