Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán facts for kids
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Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán
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| President of El Salvador | |
| In office 19 January 1859 – 15 February 1859 Acting President |
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| Vice President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Miguel Santín del Castillo |
| Succeeded by | José María Peralta (acting) |
| In office 25 April 1845 – 1 February 1846 |
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| Vice President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Fermín Palacios (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Fermín Palacios (acting) |
| Vice President of El Salvador | |
| In office 1 February 1858 – 1 February 1860 |
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| President | Lorenzo Zepeda Miguel Santín del Castillo Gerardo Barrios Himself José María Peralta |
| Preceded by | Francisco Dueñas |
| Succeeded by | José Félix Quirós |
| In office 1 February 1844 – 1 February 1846 |
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| Vice President | Francisco Malespín Fermín Palacios Himself |
| Preceded by | Pedro José Arce |
| Succeeded by | José Félix Quirós |
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| Born | 15 February 1801 Cartago, New Spain |
| Died | 1875 (aged 73–74) San Miguel, El Salvador |
| Nationality | Costa Rican |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Paula Saldós |
| Children | David, Adelaida |
| Relatives | Gerardo Barrios (son-in-law) |
| Occupation | Politician, military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  El Salvador |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Malespín's War Filibuster War |
Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán (born February 15, 1801 – died 1875) was an important politician and military general in Central America. He served as the acting President of El Salvador three times. An "acting president" is someone who takes over the president's duties for a short time.
Guzmán became acting president from October 1844 to February 1845. He also served from April 1845 to February 1846. His last time as acting president was from January 1859 to February 1859. He took power after a sudden change in government, called a coup, against General Francisco Malespín. This happened after a conflict known as the Malespín's War.
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Early Life and Family
Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán was born in 1801 in Cartago, which is in Costa Rica. His family owned land.
He joined the Federal party during a time when different groups had strong disagreements about how the government should be run. He became a lieutenant-colonel in the military.
Guzmán was married and had children. His son, David Joaquín Guzmán, became a politician and a doctor. David also helped start the National Museum of El Salvador.
Political Career
Taking Power: A Coup
In 1844, Guzmán was chosen as the Vice President of El Salvador. At that time, General Francisco Malespín was the president. Malespín decided to lead an army into Nicaragua. He left Guzmán in charge of the country while he was away.
On February 2, 1845, Guzmán led a sudden takeover of the government, known as a coup. Most people in the capital city supported him. Even some of Malespín's soldiers joined Guzmán. They removed Malespín from power, and Guzmán became the leader until the end of the presidential term.
Malespín's Invasion
After being removed from power, Malespín tried to invade El Salvador with help from Honduras. However, Malespín's forces were defeated, and he was killed. For his actions, the Assembly (the government's law-making body) made Guzmán a general of division.
Guzmán believed in fair elections. In 1848, he handed over the presidency to the next elected leader, Aguilar.
Later Political Roles
Guzmán was elected many times to different government positions. He served in the legislative assembly, which makes laws for the country. He was also part of the council of state and led the department where he lived.
Later, he was again elected as Vice President of El Salvador. He served alongside President Miguel Santín del Castillo from February 1858 to February 1859.
Death
Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán passed away in 1875 in San Miguel, El Salvador.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán para niños
