First Republic (Dominican Republic)

The First Republic[1] of the Dominican Republic began on November 6, 1844 with the proclamation of the first Constitution, and culminated on March 18, 1861 with the annexation of the country to Spain. During these 17 years, with a fragile State and under constant threat of Haitian invasions, there were 8 governments (3 of which corresponded to Pedro Santana and 2 to Buenaventura Báez).

Dominican Republic República Dominicana  (Spanish)
1844–1861
Flag Coat of arms
Status	Dominican territory
Capital	Santo Domingo
Common languages	Spanish
Government	Unitary presidential republic
President
• 1844–1848 (first)	Pedro Santana
History
• proclamation of the first Constitution	November 6, 1844
• annexation of the country to Spain	March 18, 1861
Currency	Dominican peso
ISO 3166 code	DO
Preceded by Succeeded by Republic of Haiti (1820–1849) Dominican War of Independence Spanish occupation of the Dominican Republic Second Republic (Dominican Republic)
Today part of	Dominican Republic

See also

• History of the Dominican Republic
• Second Republic
• Third Republic

References

1. Negocios Dominicanos (2014). La Primera República. Dominican Republic. Negocios Dominicanos.com. Retrieved February 15, 2014.