Matías Ramón Mella
Former Vice President of the Dominican Republic
Matías Ramón Mella Castillo, who was most known by his middle name, was a Dominican revolutionary, politician, and military general. Mella is regarded as a national hero in the Dominican Republic. Wikipedia
Born: February 25, 1816, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Died: June 4, 1864 (age 48 years), Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Children: Ramón María Mella Brea, Dominga América María Mella Brea, Ildefonso Mella Brea, and more
Previous offices: Vice President of the Dominican Republic (1863–1864), Minister of Finance of Dominican Republic (1849–1850), and Governor of Santiago (1844–1844)
Parents: Francisca Javier Castillo Álvarez and Antonio Mella Álvarez
Nationality: Dominican
Known for: Firing the blunderbuss shot of 27 February 1844; Creator of the 1864 Guerilla Manual