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Juan Lindo
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| President of Honduras | |
| In office 2 February 1847 – 1 February 1852 |
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| Vice President | Felipe Bustillo |
| Preceded by | Coronado Chávez |
| Succeeded by | Jose Trinidad Cabañas |
| Provisional President of El Salvador | |
| In office 22 February 1841 – 1 February 1842 |
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| Succeeded by | Juan José Guzmán |
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Juan Nepomuceno Fernández Lindo y Zelaya
16 May 1790 Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
| Died | 23 April 1857 (aged 66) Gracias, Honduras |
| Political party | Conservative Party |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
Juan Nepomuceno Fernández Lindo y Zelaya, usually called Juan Lindo, was an important politician in Central America. He was born on May 16, 1790, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He passed away on April 23, 1857, in Gracias, Honduras. Juan Lindo served as the temporary president of El Salvador from 1841 to 1842. Later, he became the president of Honduras from 1847 to 1852. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
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Early Life and Education
Juan Lindo was born into a family that owned land. He became a lawyer in 1814. He studied at the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala in Guatemala. After finishing his studies, he worked for the Spanish government.
Political Beginnings
After Central America became independent from Spain, Juan Lindo became the intendente (a type of governor) of the Province of Comayagua in 1821. He supported the idea of Central America joining the Mexican Empire. He preferred this over being controlled by Guatemala.
In 1826, he was chosen as a deputy for the Legislative Assembly of Honduras. The next year, he helped a Conservative leader named José Justo Milla. Milla defeated the Honduran Chief of State, Dionisio de Herrera.
Juan Lindo was also a deputy in the assembly that met in June 1838. He represented the Conservative Party. From this position, he helped Honduras separate from the Federal Republic of Central America in October 1838.
Leading El Salvador
In 1840, Juan Lindo went to El Salvador. With help from General Francisco Malespín, he became the secretary of state. He held this job from October 1840 to January 1841.
President of El Salvador
After that, he was chosen as the temporary chief of state for El Salvador. He served from January 7 to February 22, 1841. On that day, the assembly declared El Salvador independent. It was no longer part of the Central American Federation. Lindo then became the first president of the new independent republic. He served until February 1, 1842.
During his time as leader, Lindo appointed General Norberto Ramírez as a minister. On February 16, 1841, the assembly created the University of El Salvador. Lindo also ordered that schools be built in every village and valley. These were places with at least 150 people. He even said that local leaders would be fined if they did not set up schools. They also had to make sure children attended.
President of Honduras
In 1842, Juan Lindo returned to Honduras. He settled in Comayagua. After General Francisco Ferrera decided not to be president, the Honduran assembly elected Lindo. He became the constitutional president on February 12, 1847. His first term ended on February 4, 1848.
Key Achievements in Honduras
During his first term, Juan Lindo achieved important things. He established the University of Honduras, known today as the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras. He also introduced a new constitution for the country.
Second Term and Challenges
Following the new constitution, Lindo was elected for a second term. This term lasted until February 1, 1852. During his second term, General José Santos Guardiola started a revolt. Guardiola was appointed by Lindo. He revolted in Tegucigalpa against the National Assembly. He wanted to capture General Ferrera and Coronado Chávez. These two were working against Lindo.
Felipe Bustillo had taken over government duties from Lindo. He fled to Copán. Lindo then returned to his role as president. Ferrera and Chávez escaped to El Salvador. Guardiola later revolted against Lindo again. However, he was defeated and chose to leave the country.
Regional Conflicts
Juan Lindo signed an agreement with Salvadoran president Doroteo Vasconcelos. They decided to declare war on the government of Guatemala. This government was led by Rafael Carrera. The allied troops invaded Guatemala. But they were defeated by Carrera in the Battle of La Arada on February 2, 1851.
At the end of Lindo's second term, General José Trinidad Cabañas became president. Juan Lindo then left politics. He moved to the city of Gracias, in the Lempira department. He passed away there in 1857.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Lindo para niños
