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List of Dominican People

• 1170-08-08 Saint Dominic, Castilian Catholic priest, founder of the Dominican Order, and patron saint of astronomers, born in Caleruega, Spain (d. 1221)
• 1295-03-21 Henry Suso, German Dominican friar, mystic and popular spiritual writer (Clock of Wisdom), (d. 1366) [probable date]
• 1452-09-21 Girolamo Savonarola, Italian Dominican friar who helped expel Medici from Florence, becoming the city's de facto ruler (1494-98), and preached against papal corruption, born in Ferrara, Duchy of Ferrara (now Italy) (d. 1498)
• 1514-05-03 Bartholomaeus of Braga [Fernandez], Dominican theologian and Archbishop Emeritus of Braga, born in Mártires, Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon (d. 1590)
• 1589-07-09 John of Saint Thomas [João Poinsot], Portuguese Dominican friar, theologist, and philosopher, born in Lisbon, Portugal (d. 1644)
• 1813-01-26 Juan Pablo Duarte, Dominican founding father (d. 1876)
• 1819-09-20 Théodore Chassériau, French-Dominican Romantic painter, muralist, and youngest artist exhibited at the Louvre museum, born in El Limón, Santo Domingo (d. 1856)
• 1851-05-20 Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, American nun and daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne (founded Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne), born in Lenox, Massachusetss (d. 1926)
• 1873-02-03 Ernest-Bernard Allo, French Dominican theologist, born in Quintin, France (d. 1945)
• 1891-10-24 Rafael Trujillo [Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina], Dominican politician, soldier and dictator of the Dominican Republic (1930-61), born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic (d. 1961)
• 1904-04-13 Georges Yves Marie Congar, Dominican theologian cardinal, born in Sedan, Ardennes, France (d. 1995)
• 1904-10-09 Johannes Karel Marie Ditto, Dutch dominican and broadcast chairman (KRO, 1938-45), born in Velsen, Netherlands (d. 1977)
• 1907-09-01 Joaquin Balaguer, Dominican politician (President Dominican Republic 1960-62, 1966-78, 1986-96), born in Navarrete, Dominican Republic (d. 2002)
• 1909-01-22 Porfirio Rubirosa, Dominican diplomat, race car driver, polo player, and international playboy, born in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic (d. 1965)
• 1909-06-30 Juan Bosch, 43rd President of the Dominican Republic (1962-63) and writer, born in La Vega, Dominican Republic (d. 2001)
• 1910-02-10 Dominique Pire, Belgian Dominican friar (1958 Nobel Peace Prize for aiding WW II refugees), born in Dinant, Belgium (d. 1969)
• 1911-02-12 Antonio Guzman Fernandez, Dominican politician (President of the Dominican Republic 1978-82), born in La Vega, Dominican Republic (d. 1982)
• 1912-06-06 María Montez [Vidal], Dominican actress known as The Queen of Technicolor (Cobra Woman, Arabian Nights), born in Barahona, Dominican Republic (d. 1951)
• 1913-04-05 Father Alan Cheales, British Dominican priest (served 33 years at St Dominic's priory, London), born in Rhodesia, South Africa (now Zimbabwe) (d. 1996)
• 1913-06-03 Pedro Mir, Dominican Poet Laureate (d. 2000)
• 1922-07-06 Francisco Moncion, American dancer, born in La Vega, Dominican Republic (d. 1995)
• 1923-10-03 Edward Oliver LeBlanc, Dominican politician, born in Vieille Case, Dominica (d. 2004)
• 1932-07-22 Oscar de la Renta, Domincan American fashion designer (Coty Hall of Fame-1973), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (d. 2014)
• 1933-10-17 Jeanine Deckers, Belgian singer-songwriter, and Dominican nun known as 'The Singing Nun' ("Dominique"), born in Laeken, Belgium (d. 1985)
• 1934-10-09 Jacobo Majluta Azar, 47th President of the Dominican Republic (1978-82), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (d. 1996)
• 1935-03-25 (Juan) "Johnny" Pacheco, Dominican-American salsa flutist, bandleader, composer, record producer and label executive (Fania Records), born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic (d. 2021)
• 1935-05-12 Felipe Alou, Dominican baseball utility (MLB All-Star 1962, 66, 68; SF Giants, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves) and manager (Montreal Expos 1992–2001, SF Giants 2003–06), born in Haina, Dominican Republic
• 1936-05-13 Rafael Campos, Dominican actor (Tonka), born in Santiago, Dominican Republic (d. 1985)
• 1936-08-09 Julián Javier, American baseball player, born in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1937-10-20 Juan Marichal, Dominican Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (10 × MLB All-Star; NL wins leader 1968; MLB ERA leader 1969; no-hitter 1963; SF Giants), born in Laguna Verde, Dominican Republic
• 1938-02-18 Manny Mota, Dominican baseball outfielder (LA Dodgers), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1938-12-22 Matty Alou, Dominican baseball outfielder (NL batting champion 1966; MLB All-Star 1968-69; Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Haina, Dominican Republic (d. 2011)
• 1939-07-27 James Victor, Dominican-American actor (Boulevard Night, Streets of LA), born in Santiago Province, Dominican Republic (d. 2016)
• 1940-03-08 Johnny Ventura [Juan de Dios Ventura] Dominican singer, merengue and salsa bandleader (“Patacon Pisao”), and politician (Mayor of Santiago, 1998-2002), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (d. 2021)
• 1941-02-22 Hipólito Mejía, Dominican politician, born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
• 1941-05-24 Andrés García, Mexican-Dominican actor (Tiger Shark), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1942-03-24 Jesús Alou, Dominican MLB baseball outfielder, 1963-79 (World Series 1973, 74 Oakland A's; Houston Astros, and 2 other teams), born in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic (d. 2023)
• 1946-12-02 Pedro Borbón, Dominican baseball pitcher (World Series 1975, 76; Cincinnati Reds), born in Santa Cruz de Mao, Dominican Republic (d. 2012)
• 1948-03-11 César Gerónimo, Dominican baseball player
• 1951-02-25 César Cedeño, Dominican baseball center fielder (Houston Astros) and four-time All-Star player, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1952-12-21 Joaquín Andújar, Dominican baseball pitcher (4 × MLB All-Star; World Series 1982; Gold Glove Award 1984; Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals), born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic (d. 2015)
• 1953-12-13 Bill Castro, Dominican baseball player, born in Santiago, Dominican Republic
• 1953-12-26 Leonel Fernández, Dominican politician and President of the Dominican Republic (2004-12), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1954-04-04 Michel Camilo, Dominican pianist (Rendezvous), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1956-06-29 Pedro Guerrero, Dominican MLB player (LA Dodgers), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1956-07-12 Mario Soto, Dominican baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1982, 83, 84 Cincinnati Reds), born in Baní, Dominican Republic
• 1957-02-07 Dámaso García, Dominican baseball second baseman (MLB All-Star 1984, 85; Silver Slugger Award 1982; Toronto Blue Jays), born in Moca, Dominican Republic (d. 2020)
• 1957-05-17 Pascual Pérez, Dominican baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 1983; Atlanta Braves), born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic (d. 2012)
• 1957-06-04 Tony Peña, Dominican baseball player (Cleveland Indians), born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
• 1957-06-07 Juan Luis Guerra, Dominican pop and merengue singer, composer, and record producer, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1958-08-23 Julio Franco, Domincan baseball infielder (MLB All-Star 1989, 90, 91 Texas Rangers; 5 × Silver Slugger Award; AL batting champion 1991; Cleveland Indians), born in Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic
• 1960-12-09 Juan Samuel, Dominican-American baseball infielder (NY Yankees, Blue Jays), manager and coach, born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1961-10-24 Rafael Belliard, MLB infielder (Atlanta Braves), born in Pueblo Nuevo, Dominican Republic
• 1962-06-30 Tony Fernández, Dominican baseball shortstop (5 x MLB All-Star; 4 x Gold Glove; World Series 1993 Toronto Blue Jays), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic (d. 2020)
• 1963-03-13 Mariano Duncan, infielder (NY Yankees), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1964-01-09 Stan Javier, Dominican outfielder (Oak A's, SF Giants), born in San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1964-04-13 José Rijo, Dominican baseball pitcher (NY Yankees, Cincinnati Reds), born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
• 1964-06-03 Nelson Liriano, Dominican MLB infielder (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
• 1964-07-25 José Bautista, Dominican baseball pitcher (SF Giants), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1964-11-23 Jose Gonzales, baseball MLB player, born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
• 1964-12-10 Luis Polonia, Dominican MLB outfielder (NY Yanks, Orioles), born in Santiago City, Dominican Republic
• 1965-03-18 Geronimo Berroa, outfielder (Oakland A's), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1966-02-15 Melido Perez, Dominican-American baseball pitcher (NY Yankees), born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
• 1966-05-12 Rafael Bournigal, Dominican infielder (Oakland A's), born in Azua, Dominican Republic
• 1966-05-22 José Mesa, Dominican MLB baseball pitcher, 1987-2007, 2X All-Star (Cleveland Indians; Philadelphia Phillies, and 6 other teams), born in Pueblo Viejo, Dominican Republic
• 1966-10-28 Juan Guzman, pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1966-12-10 Mel Rojas, MLB pitcher (Montreal Expos), born in Haina, Dominican Republic
• 1966-12-10 Norberto Martin, baseball infielder (Chicago White Sox), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1967-09-30 Yorkis Perez, Dominican pitcher (Florida Marlins), born in Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic
• 1967-11-05 Judy Reyes, Dominican American actress (Scrubs), born in New York City
• 1967-11-08 Henry Rodriguez, Dominican baseball outfielder (Montreal Expos), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1968-01-11 Ben Rivera, Dominican-American baseball pitcher (Philadelphia Phillies)
• 1968-03-22 Ramón Martínez, Dominican baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1990; pitched no-hitter 1995 LA Dodgers), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1968-11-04 Domingo Cedeno, Dominican infielder (Toronto Blue Jays), born in La Ramona, Dominican Republic
• 1968-11-08 Jose Offerman, Dominican infielder (KC Royals), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1968-11-12 Sammy Sosa, Dominican baseball outfielder (Chicago Cubs), born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
• 1968-12-31 Junot Díaz, Dominican-American writer and professor (The Brief Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao - Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2008), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1969-01-09 Domingo Jean, Dominican-American baseball pitcher (Houston Astros), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1969-08-22 Hipolito Pichardo, Dominican MLB pitcher. 1902-2002 (Kansas City Royals, and 2 other teams), born in Jicomé, Dominican Republic
• 1969-11-28 Pedro Astacio, Dominican pitcher (LA Dodgers), born in Hato Mayor del Ray, Dominican Republic
• 1971-01-04 Carlos Perez, Dominican-American baseball pitcher (Montreal Expos), born in Nigua, Dominican Republic
• 1971-03-05 José Mercedes, Dominican MLB baseball pitcher, 1994-2003 (Milwaukee Brewers, and 2 other teams), born in El Seybo, Dominican Republic
• 1971-03-12 Raúl Mondesí, Dominican baseball outfielder (MLB All-Star 1995; NL Rookie of the Year 1994; Gold Glove Award 1995, 97; LA Dodgers), born in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic
• 1971-03-20 Manny Alexander, Dominican infielder (Baltimore Orioles), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1971-04-03 Quilvio Veras, Major League Baseball second baseman, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1971-08-19 Mary Joe Fernández, American tennis player, broadcaster (Olympic gold 1992, 96), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1971-10-25 Pedro Martínez, Dominican Baseball HOF pitcher (8 × MLB All-Star; World Series 2004; Cy Young Award 1997, 99, 2000; Triple Crown 1999; Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox), born in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic
• 1972-05-24 Danny Bautista, Dominican baseball outfielder (Atlanta Braves), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1972-05-30 Manny Ramirez, Dominican-American baseball outfielder (12 × MLB All-Star; World Series 2004 [MVP], 07; 9 × Silver Slugger Award; Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1972-08-30 Jose Herrera, outfielder (Oakland A's), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1972-11-03 Armando Benitez, Dominican baseball pitcher (NL saves leader 2004; MLB All Star 2003, 04; NY Mets, Seattle Mariners, Florida Marlins), born in Ramón Santana, San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1972-11-06 Deivi Cruz, American baseball player, born in Nizao, Dominican Republic
• 1973-12-09 Tony Batista, Dominican baseball infielder (Oakland A's), born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
• 1974-01-17 Guillermo Mercedes, Dominican-American baseball infielder (Texas Rangers), born in La Romana, Dominican Republic
• 1974-01-19 Amaury Telemaco, Dominican baseball pitcher (Chicago Cubs), born in Higüey, Dominican Republic
• 1974-08-15 Ramon Morel, Dominican pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
• 1975-01-01 Fernando Tatís Sr., Dominican baseball third baseman (MLB record 8 RBI in one inning, 1999; St. Louis Cardinals), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1975-11-18 David Ortiz, Dominican Baseball HOF first baseman/DH (10 × MLB All-Star; World Series 2004, 07, 13; World Series MVP 2013 Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1976-01-07 Alfonso Soriano, Dominican baseball player, born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1976-02-09 Vladimir Guerrero, Dominican Baseball HOF right fielder/DH (9 × MLB All-Star; AL MVP 2004; 8 × Silver Slugger Award; Montreal Expos; Anaheim/LA Angels), born in Nizao, Dominican Republic
• 1976-03-16 Abraham Núñez, Dominican baseball player
• 1976-03-23 Joel Peralta, Dominican MLB baseball relief pitcher, 2005-16 (Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, and six other teams), born in Bonao, Dominican Republic
• 1976-10-14 Henry Mateo, Dominican baseball player
• 1977-03-18 Fernando Rodney, Dominican baseball player
• 1977-06-11 Odalis Pérez, Dominican baseball pitcher (MLB All Star 2002; Atlanta Braves, LA Dodgers, KC Royals), born in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic (d. 2022)
• 1977-12-18 José Acevedo, Dominican MLB baseball pitcher (Cincinnati Reds, 2001-04; Colorado Rockies, 2005), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1978-01-01 Philip Mulryne, Northern Irish soccer midfielder (27 caps; Norwich City) and Dominican friar and priest, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
• 1978-03-21 Cristian Guzmán, Dominican baseball player
• 1978-05-17 Carlos Peña, Dominican MLB baseball infielder, 2001-14 (Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and 6 other teams), and broadcaster, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1978-07-15 Miguel Olivo, Dominican baseball player
• 1978-08-24 Rafael Furcal, Dominican baseball player, born in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic
• 1979-03-22 Juan Uribe, Dominican baseball player, born in Sabana Grande de Palenque, Dominican Republic
• 1979-04-07 Adrián Beltré, Dominican baseball player
• 1979-07-14 Bernie Castro, Dominican baseball player, born in Santiago, Dominican Republic
• 1979-08-13 Román Colón, Dominican baseball player, born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
• 1979-08-31 Ramón Santiago, Dominican baseball infielder, coach (only player in history to hit walk-off, grand slam home run in last MLB at-bat), born in Las Matas de Farfán, DR
• 1979-09-11 Frank Francisco, Dominican Major League Baseball pitcher, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1979-11-08 Dania Ramírez, Dominican-American television and film actress, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1979-11-29 Francis Beltrán, Dominican baseball player, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1980-01-16 Albert Pujols, Dominican baseball 1st baseman (NL MVP 2005, 2008-09; 4th in history to 700 HRs; St. Louis Cardinals), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1980-07-01 Nelson Cruz, Dominican baseball designated hitter, right fielder (7 x MLB All Star; ALCS MVP 2011 Texas Rangers), born in Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Dominican Republic
• 1980-10-23 Pedro Liriano, Dominican baseball player, born in Fantino, Dominican Republic
• 1981-01-20 Freddy Guzmán, Dominican baseball player, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
• 1981-03-23 Tony Peña, Jr., Dominican baseball player
• 1981-05-28 Daniel Cabrera, Dominican baseball player
• 1981-07-04 Francisco Cruceta, Dominican baseball player, born in La Vega, Dominican Republic
• 1981-11-10 Tony Blanco, American baseball player (Washington Nationals), born in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
• 1982-01-23 Wily Mo Peña, Dominican baseball player, born in Laguna Salada, Dominican Republic
• 1982-02-12 Onil Joseph, Dominican baseball player, born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
• 1982-03-15 Rafael Pérez, Dominican baseball player
• 1982-05-28 Jhonny Peralta, Dominican MLB baseball shortstop, 2003-17, 3X All-Star (Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals), born in Santiago, Dominican Republic
• 1982-10-22 Robinson Canó, Dominican baseball second baseman (8 × All-Star; World Series 2009 NY Yankees; Gold Glove Award 2010, 12; World Baseball Classic MVP 2013), born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
• 1983-06-11 José Reyes, Dominican baseball shortstop (MLB All-Star 2006, 07, 10, 11; NL batting champion 2011 NY Mets), born in Villa González, Santiago, Dominican Republic
• 1983-08-14 Leo Núñez, Dominican baseball player, born in Bonao, Dominican Republic
• 1983-10-21 Andy Marté, Dominican baseball player
• 1983-10-26 Francisco Liriano, Dominican MLB pitcher, born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
• 1983-12-23 Hanley Ramírez, Dominican baseball player, born in Samaná, Dominican Republic
• 1984-07-20 Alexi Casilla, Dominican MLB player, born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
• 1984-08-11 Melky Cabrera, Dominican baseball player
• 1984-11-30 Omahyra Mota, Dominican model/actress
• 1985-01-14 Joel Rosario, Dominican jockey (Kentucky Derby, Dubai World Cup 2013; Belmont Stakes 2014, 19), born in San Francisco, Dominican Republic
• 1985-12-04 Carlos Gómez, Dominican baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 2013-14; Gold Glove Award 2013; hit for cycle 2008, 2017), born in Santiago, Dominican Republic
• 1986-06-03 Al Horford, Dominican basketball player (Boston Celtics), born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
• 1986-12-10 Natti Nastasha [Natalia Gutiérrez Batista], Dominican singer (Sin Pijama), born in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
• 1991-06-03 Yordano Ventura, Dominican MLB pitcher (Kansas City Royals), born in Samaná, Dominican Republic (d. 2017)
• 1991-07-18 Karina Pasian, American-Dominican pop and R&B singer, and pianist, born in New York City
• 1992-12-02 Gary Sánchez, Dominican baseball catcher (MLB All Star 2017, 19; NY Yankees), born in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
• 1994-04-05 Thea LaFond, Dominican athlete (Olympic gold women's triple jump 2024), born in Roseau, Dominica
• 1997-09-22 Jeremy Peña, Dominican-American baseball shortstop (World Series MVP; ALCS MVP; Gold Glove Award 2022; Houston Astros), born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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