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José Napoleón Duarte

President of El Salvador (1925-1990)

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José Napoleón Duarte Fuentes was a Salvadoran politician who served as the 36th President of El Salvador from 1984 to 1989 during the Salvadoran Civil War. He was mayor of San Salvador before running for president in 1972. He lost, but the election is widely viewed as fraudulent. Following a coup d'état in 1979, Duarte led the subsequent civil-military Junta from 1980 to 1982. He was then elected president in 1984, defeating ARENA party leader Roberto D'Aubuisson.

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Born
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Place of birth
Santa Ana wd
Died
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Place of death
San Salvador wd
Citizenship
El Salvador wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Christian Democratic Party wd
Education
University of Notre Dame wd

Positions held wd

  • President of El Salvador (1 June 1984 – 1 June 1989)

Awards wd

  • Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1985)

Questions

When was José Napoleón Duarte born?
José Napoleón Duarte was born on 23 November 1925 in Santa Ana.
What positions has José Napoleón Duarte held?
Positions held by José Napoleón Duarte include: President of El Salvador (1984–1989).
Where did José Napoleón Duarte study?
José Napoleón Duarte was educated at University of Notre Dame.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): José Napoleón Duarte · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q360283 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: José Napoleón Duarte 1987c.jpg by Croes, Rob C. for Anefo (CC0)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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