José Rafael Molina Ureña
Dominican Republic politician (1921–2000)
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José Rafael Molina Ureña (April 30, 1921 – May 22, 2000) was a Dominican politician, who served as president of the Dominican Republic 25 April to 27 April 1965. After his brief stint as President, he was appointed Permanent Representative of the Dominican Republic to the United Nations from 1966 to 1968 and Ambassador to France from 1968 to 1971.
Preceded byDonald Reid Cabral
Succeeded byPedro Bartolomé Benoit
Born21 January 1921
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Died22 May 2000 (aged 79)
José Rafael Molina Ureña | |
|---|---|
| President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 25 April 1965 – 27 April 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Reid Cabral |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Bartolomé Benoit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 January 1921 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Died | 22 May 2000 (aged 79) |
| Party | Dominican Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse | Flor Pulgar |
He was married to Flor Pulgar, who became the First Lady of the Dominican Republic during Molina's three-day presidency.[1]