Lope Recio Loynaz
Lope Recio Loynaz (Camagüey, August 23, 1860 - July 24, 1927) was a Cuban Division general and politician. He participated in the Cuban War of Independence and was Governor of Camagüey.
Biography
[edit]Recio started his military career in 1895 when he joined the forces of Máximo Gomez.[citation needed] He participated in the First Eastern Campaign. In 1898 he was promoted to the rank of Division general in charge of the 3rd division of the Ejercito Libertador.[1]
During the United States Military Government in Cuba he was appointed Governor of the Province of Camagüey and later won the 1901 elections for that office.[2] After the Republic of Cuba was established, Recio was re-elected Governor of Camagüey in 1905.[citation needed]
Legacy
[edit]In Florida an Escuela Secundaria is named after Recio.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Glorioso Pasado Historico de Camaguey". www.camagueycuba.org. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ "El general Lope Recio y Loynaz". www.eduardozayas-bazan.com. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
- ^ Digital, Redacción (2018-10-19). "Health and Education on government agenda • Trabajadores". Trabajadores (in Spanish). Retrieved 2022-07-28.
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