Juan Bosch was a prominent Dominican politician, writer, and intellectual, born on June 30, 1909, in La Vega, Dominican Republic. He is best known for serving as the country's president in 1963, although his term was cut short by a military coup just seven months later. Bosch was a key figure in the Dominican Republic's political landscape and advocated for social justice and democracy. In addition to his political career, Bosch was a prolific author, writing novels, essays, and short stories that often reflected his views on society and politics. He founded the Dominican Revolutionary Party (PRD) in 1939, which played a significant role in the country's political development. Juan Bosch passed away on November 1, 2001, leaving a lasting legacy in Dominican history.