# Rafael López Gutiérrez

_President of Honduras (1855-1924)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> General Rafael Salvador López Gutiérrez was President of Honduras from 1 February 1920 to 10 March 1924. A former general in the Honduran Army, Gutierrez attempted to extend his term in office past its designated end, and was forced from office. He died in Amapala on 10 March, suffering from diabetes, after a failed attempt to escape to the United States for insulin treatment.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 February 1855 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Tegucigalpa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P19))
- **Died:** 10 March 1924 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P570))
- **Place of death:** Amapala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Honduras ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P106))
- **Political party:** Liberal Party of Honduras ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P102))
- **Education:** Honduras Military Academy General Francisco Morazán ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Honduras (1 February 1920 – 10 March 1924) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575#P39))

## Questions

**When was Rafael López Gutiérrez born?**  
Rafael López Gutiérrez was born on 28 February 1855 in Tegucigalpa.

**What positions has Rafael López Gutiérrez held?**  
Positions held by Rafael López Gutiérrez include: President of Honduras (1920–1924).

**Where did Rafael López Gutiérrez study?**  
Rafael López Gutiérrez was educated at Honduras Military Academy General Francisco Morazán.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Rafael López Gutiérrez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rafael_L%C3%B3pez_Guti%C3%A9rrez) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q178575](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q178575) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Rafael Lopez Gutierrez.jpg by National Photo Company (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rafael_Lopez_Gutierrez.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Rafael López Gutiérrez". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/rafael-lopez-gutierrez. Retrieved 7 November 2026.