List of heads of state of the Federal Republic of Central America facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Federal Republic of Central America
Coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Central America
Longest serving Francisco Morazán 16 September 1830 – 16 September 1834 14 February 1835 – 1 February 1839
Style	His Excellency
Appointer	Electoral college
Term length	4 years
Precursor	Captain General of Guatemala
Formation	April 1825
First holder	Manuel José Arce
Final holder	Diego Vigil y Cocaña (interim)
Abolished	31 March 1840

This page lists the important leaders of the Federal Republic of Central America. This country existed from 1821 (or 1823) until it broke apart in 1840. These leaders were called different things over time, like "Superior Political Chiefs" or "Presidents."

Leaders of Central America

Early Leaders: Political Chiefs and Triumvirates

After Central America became independent, it was first led by "Superior Political Chiefs." Then, groups of three leaders, called "Triumvirates," took charge.

Superior Political Chiefs

• Gabino Gaínza was the first leader. He served from September 15, 1821, to January 5, 1822.
• After this, Central America was part of the First Mexican Empire for a while.
• José Matías Delgado then served briefly from July 1 to July 10, 1823.

First Triumvirate

From July 10 to October 4, 1823, three people led together:

• Pedro Molina Mazariegos
• Antonio Rivera Cabezas
• Juan Vicente Villacorta Díaz

Second Triumvirate

Another group of leaders, the Second Triumvirate, served from October 4, 1823, to April 29, 1825. Several people were part of this group at different times:

• Tomas O'Horan
• José Santiago Milla Pineda Arriaga
• Juan Vicente Villacorta Díaz (who also served in the First Triumvirate)
• José Cecilio del Valle
• Manuel José Arce
• José Manuel de la Cerda y Aguilar

Presidents of the Federal Republic

The Federal Republic of Central America then began to have elected presidents.

Political parties

      Conservative
      Liberal

No.	Portrait	Name (Born–Died)	Elected	Time in Office			Political Party
				Started	Ended	Length of time
—		José Cecilio del Valle (1780–1834)	1825	His election was cancelled by the Federal Congress.			Conservative
1		Manuel José Arce (1787–1847)	1825	29 April 1825	14 February 1828	2 years and 291 days	Liberal
–		Mariano Beltranena y Llano (1781–1866) Interim President	–	14 February 1828	13 April 1829	1 year and 58 days	Conservative
–		Francisco Morazán (1792–1842) De Facto President	–	13 April 1829	25 June 1829	73 days	Liberal
–		José Francisco Barrundia (1787–1854) Interim President	–	25 June 1829	16 September 1830	1 year and 81 days	Liberal
2		Francisco Morazán (1792–1842)	1830	16 September 1830	16 September 1834	4 years and 0 days	Liberal
–		José Cecilio del Valle (1780–1834)	1833	Died in 1834 before taking office.			Conservative
–		José Gregorio Salazar (1773–1838) Interim President	–	16 September 1834	14 February 1835	151 days	Liberal
2		Francisco Morazán (1792–1842)	1835	14 February 1835	1 February 1839	3 years and 352 days	Liberal
–		Diego Vigil y Cocaña (1799–1845) Interim President	–	1 February 1839	31 March 1840	1 year and 59 days	Liberal

See also

• Federal Republic of Central America