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Gabino Gaínza

Spanish general and politician (1754-1829). Last Captain General of Guatemala before of central america independence and president of the Junta Provisional Consultiva after of the independence

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Gabino or Gavino Gaínza y Fernández de Medrano was a Spanish military officer and politician in Spain's American colonies. During the Latin American wars of independence, he initially fought on the royalist side, in Chile. Later, in Guatemala, he supported independence and became the first president of a united Central America extending from Soconusco through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

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Born
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Place of birth
Pamplona wd
Died
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Place of death
Mexico wd
Citizenship
Spain wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Federal Republic of Central America (15 September 1821 – 23 October 1822)
  • Jefe Político Superior de la Provincia de Guatemala (15 September 1821 – 23 October 1822)
  • Captain General of Guatemala (9 March 1821 – 23 June 1822)
  • Jefe Político Superior de la Provincia de Guatemala (5 March 1821 – 15 September 1821)

Questions

When was Gabino Gaínza born?
Gabino Gaínza was born on 20 October 1754 in Pamplona.
What positions has Gabino Gaínza held?
Positions held by Gabino Gaínza include: President of the Federal Republic of Central America (1821–1822); Jefe Político Superior de la Provincia de Guatemala (1821–1822); Captain General of Guatemala (1821–1822); Jefe Político Superior de la Provincia de Guatemala (1821–1821).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Gabino Gaínza · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q344704 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Gabino Gaínza.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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