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Patricio Rivas

Nicaraguan politician

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Patricio Rivas was a wealthy liberal Nicaraguan lawyer and politician, member of the Democratic Party, who served as Acting Supreme Director of Nicaragua from June 30, 1839 to July 27, 1839 and from September 21, 1840 to March 4, 1841. Later he served as a president of one of the several competing governments of Nicaragua from October 30, 1855 to June 24, 1857. However, he was merely a puppet president; rule was held by William Walker.

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Place of birth
Rivas wd
Died
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Place of death
León wd
Citizenship
Nicaragua wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Conservative Party of Nicaragua wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Nicaragua (25 October 1855 – 24 June 1857)

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What positions has Patricio Rivas held?
Positions held by Patricio Rivas include: President of Nicaragua (1855–1857).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Patricio Rivas · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q888502 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Patricio rivas.jpg by Miltonvanegas (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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