José Bernardo Escobar facts for kids
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José Bernardo Escobar
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| 3rd President of Guatemala | |
| In office 28 November 1848 – 1 January 1849 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Antonio Martínez |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Paredes |
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| Born | 20 October 1797 Jocotán, New Spain (now Guatemala) |
| Died | 20 March 1849 (aged 51) El Salvador |
| Nationality |  Guatemalan |
| Political party | Conservative party |
José Bernardo Escobar was an important leader in Guatemala. He was born on October 20, 1797, and passed away on March 20, 1849. He served as the temporary President of Guatemala for a short time. His term lasted from November 28, 1848, until January 1, 1849.
A Short Time as President
José Bernardo Escobar became president when the previous leader, Juan Antonio Martínez, stepped down. Martínez resigned because he was finding it difficult to keep peace in the country. Escobar took on the role to try and bring stability.
Facing Challenges
However, as soon as Escobar became president, he faced many challenges. Important groups in the country did not agree with him. These groups included the Moderate party, as well as powerful families and religious leaders. This strong disagreement made his time as president very difficult.
