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'''Juan Pablo Duarte y Diez''' a man of virtue, a romantic in a romantic age, a philosopher and an idealist. Duarte was born on ], ] in ], ] during the period of (in Spanish called) ''España Boba''. Duarte, along with ] and ], is considered as one of the founding fathers of the ].

After the troops of the ]an ] arrived to the Dominican Republic in 1801, Duarte's parents, Juan José Duarte and Manuela Diez Jiménez, left to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, where it is assumed their first son Vicente Celestino was born. The family returned to the country after the war of the Reconquest in 1844, when the Dominican Republic was again a Spanish colony. His family resided on the western side of the Ozama river, in the La Atarazana zone.
'''Juan Pablo Duarte y Diez'''; is one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic. Duarte was born on ], ] in ], a colonial part of New Spain. Duarte, along with ] and ], is considered in the Dominican Republic to be a national hero. Abroad his legacy is viewed quite differently due to his admiration for the ]s' lead role in the ] and Duarte's belief in the concept of "]", taken from the ] of Iberia by Christians. Duarte's racist secret society La Trinataria, is alleged to have influenced the formation of other secret society's based on white supremacy in the Western hemisphere; most notably the ]. The formation of the Dominican Republic has been said to have inspired the final scene of ]'s "]" in 1915.
==The Struggle for Independence==
Due to the neglect of the Spanish authorities, the colonists of Santo Domingo, under the leadership of José Núñez de Cáceres, proclaimed what came to be called the Ephemeral Independence. The neighboring Haitians (] is a former ]) who had already gained independence were fearful the French would mount another expedition from Spanish Santo Domingo to re-establish slavery, (as they had threatened to do), Haiti's president Jean-Pierre Boyer sent an army that invaded and took over the eastern portion of Hispaniola. Haiti once again abolished slavery and incorporated Santo Domingo into the Republic of Haiti. After this event Duarte's parents sent their son to study in Europe. He was sent away from the oppresion and backwardness of Haitian rule since slowly but surely the Haitain discrimination, misrule and mismanagement would sow the roots of armed revolt to an occupation that had taken place without nary a shot fired.
After the troops of ] liberated the island in 1801, Duarte's parents, Juan José Duarte and Manuela Diez Jiménez, refused to live under black rule and left to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The family returned to the island after 1813, when white colonialists had again taken control of the eastern side of the island from former slaves. .

On ], ], the outrage and discontent of the inhabitants of the Spanish side of the island prompted European-educated Duarte and other patriots to establish a secret dissident society called ], shaped after the ], which helped undermine Haitian rule. Some of its first members included Juan Pablo Duarte, Juan Isidro Pérez, Pedro Alejandro Pina, Jacinto de la Concha, Félix María Ruiz, José María Serra, Benito González, Felipe Alfau and Juan Nepomuceno Ravelo. Later, he and others founded another society, called ''La Filantrópica'', which had a more public presence, seeking to spread veiled separatist ideas through theatrical stages. All of this, along with the help of many who wanted to be rid of the Haitians who discriminated against white Dominicans and return to Spanish rule (and not to create an independent nation), led to the proclamation of independence on ], ] (]). However, Duarte had already been exiled to ] the previous year for his insurgent conduct. He continued to correspond with members of his family and members of the independence movement. Independance could not be denied and after many struggles, the Dominican Republic. A republican form of government where a free people would hold ultimate power, through the voting process, a democracy where every citizen would be equal and free. Dominican, as viewed by Duarte evincing the kindness and tenderness of the Catholic faith as he saw it, through the example of the Dominican monks, "the dogs of Christ", such as Bartholomew of Las Casas who had been a crusader and fighter for the rights of the downtrodden taino natives. Therefore with it's flag and beautiful coat of arms, declaring "God, Fatherland and Freedom", all of these inspired, evoked and expressed by Duarte came into being a country that would soon owe this one man it's existence, who gave his fortune and the very best of his life to the cause he fervently believed in.
==The Republic of Dominicans==

Due to the neglect of the Spanish authorities, the white colonists of Santo Domingo, under the leadership of José Núñez de Cáceres, proclaimed what came to be called the Ephemeral Independence. The free nation of (] which had already gained independence from colonialsim and threatened with invasion in order to re-establish slavery, president Jean-Pierre Boyer sent an army that liberated the eastern portion of Hispaniola from any colonial ties. Haiti once again abolished slavery and incorporated the white Spanish colony of Santo Domingo into the Republic of Haiti, the first free nation of color. After this event Duarte's parents sent their son to study in Europe to not become influenced by the politics of people of color. In Europe Duarte studied the history of St. Dominic (Santo Domingo in Spanish) and became enamoured with his Order of Preachers (known as The Dominicans) and their lead role in the Spanish Inquistion where they commited the murders of Hundreds of Thousands of Jews and Moors. Duarte also studied the history and structure of the Holy Roman Empire as well as the Crusades. Both would play a key role in his desire to create a "Dominican" Republic years later.
Duarte was supported by many as a candidate for the presidency of the new born Republic. Mella, wanted Duarte to simply declare himself president. Duarte never giving up on the principles of democracy and fairness he lived by would only accept if voted in by a majority of the Dominican people. However the reactionary forces of those favoring Spanish sovereignty (or any superpower's protection), led by general ] a large landowner from the eastern highlands, took over and exiled Duarte. In 1845, Santana exiled the entire Duarte family. Santana was made a count by the Spanish occupiers and died soon after.

On ], ], the discontent of the white inhabitants of the Spanish side of the island prompted European-educated Duarte and other counter-revelutionaries to establish a secret racist society called ] who's mission was to remove people of color from powerful positions. Its first members included children of former slave owning families; Juan Isidro Pérez, Pedro Alejandro Pina, Jacinto de la Concha, Félix María Ruiz, José María Serra, Benito González, Felipe Alfau and Juan Nepomuceno Ravelo. Later, he and others founded another society, called ''La Filantrópica'', which had a more public presence, seeking to spread veiled white-separatist and white-supremacist ideas through theatrical stages. All of this, along with the help of many who wanted to be rid of the Haitians who had punished white invaders to the island for crimes against Tainos and Africans. The desire of La Trinitaria to return to white-catholic rule led to the proclamation of independence on ], ]. However, Duarte had already been exiled to ] the previous year for his racist insurgent conduct. He continued to correspond with members of his family and members of the separation movement. Dominican, as viewed by Duarte would be loyal to the Catholic faith and would continue the legacy of ]'s ]. Blacks and Jews would hold no power in the Republic. The new nations flag was taken directly from the ]s war flag (also used during the ]) with a Catholic coat of arms, declaring "God, Fatherland and Liberty" a reference to mother Spain and the Catholic movement that had rid the Iberain peninsula of Jews and Moors.
Juan Pablo Duarte, then living in Venezuela was made the Dominican Consul and provided with a pension to honor him for his sacrifice. But even this after some time was not honored and he lost commission and pension. He, Juan Pablo Duarte, the poet, philosopher, writer, actor, soldier, general, dreamer and hero died nobly in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 63. His remains were transferred to Dominican soil in 1884, ironically by president (]) ],(of Haitian descent) and were given a proper burial with full honors. He is entombed in a beautiful mausoleum at the Count's gate alongside Sanchez and Mella, who at that spot with Duarte fired the rifle shot that propelled them into legend. His birth is commemorated by Dominicans every January 26.
Duarte was supported by many as a candidate for the presidency of the new born Republic. Mella, wanted Duarte to simply declare himself president. However the forces of those favoring Spanish sovereignty (, led by general ] took over and exiled Duarte. In 1845, Santana exiled the entire Duarte family.
Juan Pablo Duarte, then living in Venezuela died in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 63. His remains were transferred to Dominican soil in 1884, ironically by president ],who was of Haitian descent. Although he is considered today to be one of the most prominent racists for his belief in white-supremacy; his birth is commemorated by Dominicans every January 26.
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Juan Pablo Duarte

Juan Pablo Duarte y Diez; is one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic. Duarte was born on January 26, 1813 in Santo Domingo, a colonial part of New Spain. Duarte, along with Francisco del Rosario Sanchez and Ramón Matías Mella, is considered in the Dominican Republic to be a national hero. Abroad his legacy is viewed quite differently due to his admiration for the Dominican Orders' lead role in the Spanish Inquisition and Duarte's belief in the concept of "Limpieza de sangre", taken from the Reconquesta of Iberia by Christians. Duarte's racist secret society La Trinataria, is alleged to have influenced the formation of other secret society's based on white supremacy in the Western hemisphere; most notably the Ku Klux Klan. The formation of the Dominican Republic has been said to have inspired the final scene of DW Griffith's "Birth of a Nation" in 1915.

After the troops of Toussaint L'Ouverture liberated the island in 1801, Duarte's parents, Juan José Duarte and Manuela Diez Jiménez, refused to live under black rule and left to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The family returned to the island after 1813, when white colonialists had again taken control of the eastern side of the island from former slaves. .

The Republic of Dominicans

Due to the neglect of the Spanish authorities, the white colonists of Santo Domingo, under the leadership of José Núñez de Cáceres, proclaimed what came to be called the Ephemeral Independence. The free nation of (Haiti which had already gained independence from colonialsim and threatened with invasion in order to re-establish slavery, president Jean-Pierre Boyer sent an army that liberated the eastern portion of Hispaniola from any colonial ties. Haiti once again abolished slavery and incorporated the white Spanish colony of Santo Domingo into the Republic of Haiti, the first free nation of color. After this event Duarte's parents sent their son to study in Europe to not become influenced by the politics of people of color. In Europe Duarte studied the history of St. Dominic (Santo Domingo in Spanish) and became enamoured with his Order of Preachers (known as The Dominicans) and their lead role in the Spanish Inquistion where they commited the murders of Hundreds of Thousands of Jews and Moors. Duarte also studied the history and structure of the Holy Roman Empire as well as the Crusades. Both would play a key role in his desire to create a "Dominican" Republic years later.

On April 20, 1838, the discontent of the white inhabitants of the Spanish side of the island prompted European-educated Duarte and other counter-revelutionaries to establish a secret racist society called La Trinitaria who's mission was to remove people of color from powerful positions. Its first members included children of former slave owning families; Juan Isidro Pérez, Pedro Alejandro Pina, Jacinto de la Concha, Félix María Ruiz, José María Serra, Benito González, Felipe Alfau and Juan Nepomuceno Ravelo. Later, he and others founded another society, called La Filantrópica, which had a more public presence, seeking to spread veiled white-separatist and white-supremacist ideas through theatrical stages. All of this, along with the help of many who wanted to be rid of the Haitians who had punished white invaders to the island for crimes against Tainos and Africans. The desire of La Trinitaria to return to white-catholic rule led to the proclamation of independence on February 27, 1844. However, Duarte had already been exiled to Caracas the previous year for his racist insurgent conduct. He continued to correspond with members of his family and members of the separation movement. Dominican, as viewed by Duarte would be loyal to the Catholic faith and would continue the legacy of St. Dominic's Order of Preachers. Blacks and Jews would hold no power in the Republic. The new nations flag was taken directly from the Holy Roman Empires war flag (also used during the Crusades) with a Catholic coat of arms, declaring "God, Fatherland and Liberty" a reference to mother Spain and the Catholic movement that had rid the Iberain peninsula of Jews and Moors.

Duarte was supported by many as a candidate for the presidency of the new born Republic. Mella, wanted Duarte to simply declare himself president. However the forces of those favoring Spanish sovereignty (, led by general Pedro Santana took over and exiled Duarte. In 1845, Santana exiled the entire Duarte family.

Juan Pablo Duarte, then living in Venezuela died in Caracas, Venezuela, at the age of 63. His remains were transferred to Dominican soil in 1884, ironically by president Ulises Heureaux,who was of Haitian descent. Although he is considered today to be one of the most prominent racists for his belief in white-supremacy; his birth is commemorated by Dominicans every January 26.

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