Santiago Rodríguez Masagó


Santiago Rodríguez Masagó, also known as Santiago Rodríguez, nicknamed "Chago" was a Dominican military leader. Little is known of his birth but sources suggest that he was either born in Cap-Haïtien or the area of Fort-Liberté. He is known for having opposed the annexation of the Dominican Republic to Spain and then having fought the Spanish Crown; and for being one of the rebels of the famous El Grito de Capotillo that began the Dominican Restoration War with General Gregorio Luperón.

Early years

Although little is known about his origin, many historians agree that the son of the landowner Vicente Rodríguez and Josefina Masagó, two wealthy merchants from the city of Santiago in the Dominican Republic.

Military career

After the Restoration of the country, Rodríguez held various military occupations.

Death and legacy

He died on May 24, 1879 in Agua Clara, Sabaneta Spanish.