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Francisco Malespín

President of El Salvador (1806-1846)

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Francisco Malespín Herrera was a Salvadoran military officer and politician who served as the 3rd President of El Salvador from 1844 to 1845. He was elected in 1844 but was eventually deposed by his vice president Joaquín Eufrasio Guzmán after invading and overthrowing the liberal government in Nicaragua. He also led El Salvador to a short unsuccessful war against Guatemala. After being deposed, Malespín returned to El Salvador with forces from Honduras, but he was captured and assassinated. Some of Malespín's closest allies were Francisco Ferrera in Honduras as well as Juan Lindo, both conservatives. He was supported by Honduras after his downfall.

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Born
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Place of birth
Izalco wd
Died
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Place of death
Chalatenango Department wd
Citizenship
El Salvador wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • President of El Salvador (7 February 1844 – 15 February 1845)

Questions

When was Francisco Malespín born?
Francisco Malespín was born on 28 September 1806 in Izalco.
What positions has Francisco Malespín held?
Positions held by Francisco Malespín include: President of El Salvador (1844–1845).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Francisco Malespín · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q887495 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Francisco Malespin Herrera.png by El Salvador Government Stamp (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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