Francisco Menéndez
Politician
1830 – 1890
Who was Francisco Menéndez?
Francisco Menéndez Valdivieso was Provisional President of El Salvador from 22 June 1885 to 1 March 1887, then President of El Salvador from 1 March 1887 until his death on 22 June 1890. General Francisco Menéndez was born in Ahuachapán, 3 December 1830 and died in San Salvador, 22 June 1890. His parents were José Eustachian Menéndez and Gabriela Valdivieso, independently wealthy landowners. In 1858, General Menéndez wed Bonifacia Salazar in an arranged marriage. At age forty-one he took an active role in the revolution of 1871 that ousted Dr. Francisco Dueñas, the mayor of Ahuachapán. At the age of fifty-five General Menéndez was named Provisional President of El Salvador 22 June 1885, receiving the supreme power of José Rosales.
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- Born
- Dec 3, 1830
El Salvador - Also known as
- Francisco Menendez
- Died
- Jun 22, 1890
San Salvador
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on July 23, 2013
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