Pedro Bartolomé Benoit

For the Argentine architect, see Pedro Benoit.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Benoit and the second or maternal family name is Vanderhorst.
Pedro Bartolomé Benoit
President of the Dominican Republic
In office
1 May 1965 – 5 May 1965
Preceded byJosé Rafael Molina Ureña
Succeeded byAntonio Imbert Barrera
Personal details
Born(1921-02-13)13 February 1921
Samaná, Samaná Province, Dominican Republic
Died5 April 2012(2012-04-05) (aged 91)
Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic

Pedro Bartolomé Benoit Vanderhorst (February 13, 1921, Samaná – April 5, 2012) was a politician and military officer from the Dominican Republic. He served as the 7th provisional president of the Dominican Republic from 1 May until 7 May 1965. He was also a member of the Revolutionary Committee, which ruled the country for about few hours on 25 April 1965.

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