Tomás Regalado Romero facts for kids
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Tomás Regalado Romero
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| 20th President of El Salvador | |
| In office 14 November 1898 – 1 March 1903 Provisional: 14 November 1898 – 1 March 1899 |
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| Vice President | Francisco Antonio Reyes |
| Preceded by | Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez |
| Succeeded by | Pedro José Escalón |
| Minister of National Defense | |
| In office 1 March 1903 – 11 July 1906 |
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| Preceded by | Fernando Figueroa |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Figueroa |
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| Born | 7 November 1860 Santa Ana, El Salvador |
| Died | 11 July 1906 (aged 45) Jutiapa, Guatemala |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Concepción González Fortis
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  El Salvador |
| Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
| Years of service | ? – 1906 |
| Rank | General |
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Tomás Herculano de Jesús Regalado Romero (born November 7, 1861 – died July 11, 1906) was a very important leader in El Salvador. He served as the President of El Salvador from November 14, 1898, to March 1, 1903.
Tomás Regalado was a military general. He became president by taking power from the previous leader, Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez. Interestingly, he had helped Gutiérrez become president just four years earlier.
During his time as president, he worked on several projects. He helped build new railways to improve travel and trade. He also allowed people who had been sent away for political reasons to return home. This is called an amnesty. He also started building the Santa Ana Theater, a place for performances and events.
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Early Life and Family
Tomás Herculano de Jesús Regalado Romero was born on November 7, 1861. His hometown was Santa Ana, which is in El Salvador. His parents were Tomás Regalado and Petrona Romero de Regalado.
In 1894, he got married to Concepción González Fortis. Her father, Santiago González Portillo, had also been a president of El Salvador. Tomás and Concepción had two children together: a son named Tomás Regalado González and a daughter named Marísa Regalado González.
Becoming President
Tomás Regalado was a strong military leader. He was part of a group that helped Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez become president in 1894. This event was known as the Revolution of the 44.
However, four years later, in 1898, Tomás Regalado led his own movement. He took control of the country from President Gutiérrez. This kind of takeover by force is sometimes called a coup d'état. After taking power, he was elected president for a four-year term in 1899.
Time in Office
As president, Tomás Regalado focused on improving El Salvador. He believed that good transportation was important for the country. That is why he supported building more railway lines. These railways helped people and goods move around more easily.
He also showed a desire for peace within the country. He declared an amnesty, which meant that political exiles could return to El Salvador. These were people who had left the country because of political disagreements. This action helped bring more stability.
Another notable project during his presidency was the start of the Santa Ana Theater's construction. This theater was meant to be a cultural center for the city of Santa Ana.
After the Presidency
Tomás Regalado finished his term as president on March 1, 1903. He then peacefully handed over power to Pedro José Escalón. This was an important moment for El Salvador. Before him, many presidents had come to power through military force. His peaceful transfer of power helped bring more political stability to the country. This stability lasted for many years, until 1931.
Even after leaving the presidency, Tomás Regalado remained active in the Army of El Salvador. His successor, Pedro José Escalón, appointed him as the Minister of War.
Final Years and Legacy
In 1906, a war broke out between El Salvador and its neighbor, Guatemala. Tomás Regalado led the Salvadoran army into battle. He was seriously wounded during the fighting. He died from his injuries on July 11, 1906, in Jutiapa, Guatemala.
His actions as president had a big impact on the region. His government decided to leave the Greater Republic of Central America. This was a group of Central American countries that had tried to form a larger union. His decision led to the end of this union.
Tomás Regalado was the last president in El Salvador to gain power through military force for a long time. His peaceful transfer of power to Pedro José Escalón helped create a period of greater calm in Salvadoran politics.
Images for kids
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Tomás Regalado's signature.
See also
In Spanish: Tomás Regalado para niños
