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Dominican musicians died when they were 62

Here are 1 famous musicians from Dominican Republic died at 62:

Jacinto Peynado

Jacinto Peynado (February 15, 1878 San Cristóbal-February 24, 1940 Santo Domingo) was a Dominican lawyer.

He played a significant role in the country's politics and served as the Vice President of the Dominican Republic under President Rafael Trujillo from 1938 to 1940. Prior to his political career, Peynado had a successful legal practice and was also an educator who taught law at the Universidad de Santo Domingo. He was a founding member of the Dominican Social Democratic Party and was known for advocating for civil rights and democracy. Peynado was also involved in the country's cultural scene, as a poet and writer. His most notable work, "La Voz del Árbol," was published in 1927 and is considered a classic of Dominican literature. Peynado passed away in 1940, shortly after assuming the presidency due to Trujillo's absence. His legacy is remembered for his contributions to Dominican law, politics, and literature.

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