| Alejandro Woss y Gil | |
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| 24th President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office May 16, 1885 – January 6, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Francisco Gregorio Billini |
| Succeeded by | Ulises Heureaux |
| 29th President of the Dominican Republic | |
| In office April 23, 1903 – November 24, 1903 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Isidro Jimenes |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Felipe Morales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1856 El Seibo, Dominican Republic |
| Died | January 1, 1932 (aged 75) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Nationality | Dominican |
| Political party | Blue Party |
| Spouse(s) | María Ricart Pérez |
| Religion | Catholic |
Alejandro Woss y Gil (born Alejandro Woss Linares) was a Dominican politician and military figure. He was born in El Seibo on May 5, 1856. His parents were Carlos Woss and María Linares. At young age he was sent Santiago de los Caballeros to live with his uncle Gen. Evangelista Gil, who adopted him and encouraged to enter military service.
Woss y Gil served as Minister of Defense and as Vice President during the presidency of Francisco Gregorio Billini, to whom he replaced after his resignation from May 16, 1885 until January 6, 1887. Former president Ulises Heureaux remained the dominant figure in national politics. In 1903, he led a coup against Juan Isidro Jimenes and served again as president from March 23 until he was removed by Carlos Felipe Morales on October 24, 1903. Together with María Ricart Pérez he had a daughter, the noted painter Celeste Woss y Gil. He died in Santo Domingo in January 1932.