Justo Rufino Barrios
President of Guatemala from 1873 to 1885 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Barrios and the second or maternal family name is Auyón.
Justo Rufino Barrios Auyón (19 July 1835 – 2 April 1885) was a Guatemalan politician and military general who served as President of Guatemala from 1873 to his death in 1885. He was known for his liberal reforms and his attempts to reunite Central America.
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Justo Rufino Barrios | |
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President of Guatemala | |
In office 4 June 1873 – 2 April 1885[lower-alpha 1] | |
Deputy | José María Orantes Alejandro M. Sinibaldi |
Preceded by | Miguel García Granados |
Succeeded by | Alejandro M. Sinibaldi |
President of the Republic of Central America | |
Provisional | |
In office 28 February 1885 – 2 April 1885 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Provisional Head of the Government of Guatemala | |
In office 30 June 1871 – 4 June 1873[lower-alpha 2] | |
President | Miguel García Granados |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished Julián Salguero (as First Vice President) |
Personal details | |
Born | Justo Rufino Barrios Auyón (1835-07-19)19 July 1835 San Lorenzo, San Marcos, Federal Republic of Central America (now in Guatemala) |
Died | 2 April 1885(1885-04-02) (aged 49) Chalchuapa, El Salvador |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Francisca Aparicio |
Relatives | Celia Barrios de Reyna (sister) |
Residence | Guatemala City |
Profession | Army General |
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