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Rafael Carrera

President of Guatemala (1815-1865)

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José Rafael Carrera y Turcios was the president of Guatemala from 1844 to 1848 and from 1851 until his death in 1865, after being appointed president for life in 1854. He ruled during the establishment of new Central American nations and William Walker's invasions, liberal attempts to overthrow him, Mayan uprisings in the east, the Belize boundary dispute with the United Kingdom, and conflicts in Mexico under Benito Juárez. Carrera is seen as a caudillo, a term that refers to Latin American charismatic populist leaders of military background, sometimes among indigenous people.

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Born
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Place of birth
Guatemala City wd
Died
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Place of death
Guatemala City wd
Citizenship
Federal Republic of Central America wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel wd
Political party
Conservative Party wd
Spouse
Petrona Álvarez de Carrera wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Guatemala (6 November 1851 – 14 April 1865)
  • president of Guatemala (21 March 1847 – 17 August 1848)
  • Jefe Supremo del Estado de Guatemala (4 December 1844 – 21 March 1847)

Questions

When was Rafael Carrera born?
Rafael Carrera was born on 24 October 1815 in Guatemala City.
What positions has Rafael Carrera held?
Positions held by Rafael Carrera include: president of Guatemala (1851–1865); president of Guatemala (1847–1848); Jefe Supremo del Estado de Guatemala (1844–1847).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rafael Carrera · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q365381 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Carrerayturcios 2014-06-22 09-46.jpg by Unidentified painter (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Rafael Carrera". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/rafael-carrera. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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