Religious Politician. Born in Antonci, in the Croatian region of Istria, he was a Dominican Priest and orator of national life for higher education in Santo Domingo. In 1865, he became Propagator of the independence of the island of Santo Domingo and was appointed chairman of the House and President, serving 1880 to 1882. He became archbishop of Santo Domingo in 1885 and was the greatest figure of the Dominican clergy.