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Gerardo Barrios

Salvadoran politician (1813-1865)

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José Gerardo Barrios Espinoza was a Salvadoran statesman and military officer who served as the 10th President of El Salvador from 1859 to 1863. A central figure in Central American Liberalism, he is revered as a national hero for his efforts to modernize Salvadoran society, secularize the state, and promote the coffee industry.

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Born
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Place of birth
Nuevo Edén de San Juan wd
Died
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Place of death
San Salvador wd
Citizenship
El Salvador wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
National Liberal Party wd
Spouse
Adelaida Guzmán y Saldós wd

Positions held wd

  • President of El Salvador (12 March 1859 – 26 October 1863)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador (31 March 1858 – 12 January 1859)
  • Deputy of El Salvador (since 1848)

Awards wd

  • Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (1861)

Questions

When was Gerardo Barrios born?
Gerardo Barrios was born on 24 September 1813 in Nuevo Edén de San Juan.
What positions has Gerardo Barrios held?
Positions held by Gerardo Barrios include: President of El Salvador (1859–1863); Minister of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador (1858–1859); Deputy of El Salvador (since 1848).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Gerardo Barrios · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q671414 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: GBarrios.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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