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José María Orellana

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President of Guatemala (1921–1926)

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José María Orellana Pinto was a Guatemalan political and military leader. He was chief of staff of President Manuel Estrada Cabrera and President of Guatemala between 1921 and 1926, after overthrowing Conservative Unionist President Carlos Herrera. During his rule the Quetzal was established as the currency of Guatemala. Orellana Pinto died under suspicious circumstances in 1926 at the age of fifty-four. He was buried in the Guatemalan capital with state honors.

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Born
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Place of birth
El Jícaro wd
Died
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Place of death
Antigua Guatemala wd
Citizenship
Guatemala wd
Occupation
military personnel, politician wd
Education
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala) wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Guatemala (10 December 1921 – 26 September 1926)

Questions

When was José María Orellana born?
José María Orellana was born on 11 July 1872 in El Jícaro.
What positions has José María Orellana held?
Positions held by José María Orellana include: president of Guatemala (1921–1926).
Where did José María Orellana study?
José María Orellana was educated at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José María Orellana · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q885550 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: José María Orellana Pinto.jpg by Jemm5150 (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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