Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

ModernRevolutionaryCuba1819 — 1874

Father of the Cuban nation, started independence war.

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Quick Facts

Born

1819

Died

1874

Country

Cuba

Era

Modern

Occupation

Revolutionary

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score44.4

Carlos Manuel de Cespedes — Complete Timeline

1868 AD

Grito de Yara (1868)Political Action

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IndependenceRevolutionTen Years' War

Impact: nationalprogressive

1869 AD

President of the Republic in Arms (1869)Political Action◆ Major

Céspedes was elected President of the Republic of Cuba in Arms by the Assembly of Guáimaro. He led the rebel government during the early years of the Ten Years' War, advocating for independence and the abolition of slavery. His leadership was marked by internal divisions.

PresidencyRebel GovernmentWar

Impact: national

1873 AD

Deposed and Killed (1873-1874)Political Action◆ Major

Céspedes was deposed as president by the rebel assembly in 1873 due to disagreements over military strategy and political direction. He was killed in a skirmish with Spanish troops in 1874. His death made him a martyr for Cuban independence.

DepositionDeathMartyr

Impact: nationaltragic