José Vicente Cuadra
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de la Cuadra and the second or maternal family name is Ruy Lugo.
José Vicente de la Cuadra y Ruy Lugo (25 July 1812, in Granada, Nicaragua – 10 December 1894) served as President of Nicaragua from 1 March 1871 to 1 March 1875[1] during that country's late-19th-century reconstruction. As a member of the Conservative Party, he governed in the early years of the era to be known as the Thirty Five Years of Conservatism in Nicaragua's political history. Cuadra's family had roots in Nicaragua since the days of the conquistadors. The Cuadra family's wealth and power came from interests in banking, agriculture, and mining. During most of his lifetime, Vicente Cuadra was one of the richest landowners in the country.
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José Vicente de la Cuadra y Ruy Lugo | |
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President of Nicaragua | |
In office 1 March 1871 – 1 March 1875 | |
Preceded by | Fernando Guzmán Solórzano |
Succeeded by | Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Alfaro |
Personal details | |
Born | José Vicente Cuadra Lugo (1812-07-25)25 July 1812 Granada, Captaincy General of Guatemala, New Spain |
Died | 10 December 1894(1894-12-10) (aged 82) Granada, Nicaragua |
Nationality | Nicaraguan |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Josefa Gómez y Bendaña |
Children | 9 |
Occupation | Politician |
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