Joaquín Valdés
Salvadoran military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joaquín Valdés (22 September 1906 – 30 August 1957) was a Salvadoran military officer who served as the Minister of National Defense from 1931 to 1935 and as Co-chairman of the Civic Directory in December 1931.
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Colonel Joaquín Valdés | |
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Chairman of the Civic Directory | |
In office 2 December 1931 – 4 December 1931 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Minister of National Defense | |
In office 4 December 1931 – 1 March 1935 Acting Minister of National Defense | |
President | Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (until 28 August 1934) Andrés Ignacio Menéndez (from 28 August 1934) |
Preceded by | Osmín Aguirre y Salinas |
Succeeded by | Andrés Ignacio Menéndez |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 September 1906 San Salvador, El Salvador |
Died | 30 August 1957(1957-08-30) (aged 50) San Salvador, El Salvador |
Occupation | Military |
Military service | |
Allegiance | El Salvador |
Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | National Guard |
Battles/wars | 1931 Salvadoran coup d'état La Matanza |
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