Santiago González (politician)

Santiago González Portillo
14th President of El Salvador
In office
15 April 1871 – 1 February 1876
Preceded by Francisco Dueñas
Succeeded by Andrés del Valle
Minister of War of El Salvador
In office
1863 – 15 April 1871
President of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador
In office
1861–1862
Personal details
Born 25 July 1818
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Died San Salvador, El Salvador
Political party Liberal Party
Spouse(s) Soledad Fortis
Military service
Rank General

Santiago González Portillo (25 July 1818 – 1 August 1887) was President of El Salvador from 15 April 1871 - 1 February 1876. He was a military officer and a member of the Liberal Party. He led a revolution in 1871 in which the conservative government was overthrown, and he amended the constitution.[1]

Political offices
Preceded by
Francisco Dueñas		 President of El Salvador
1871–1876		 Succeeded by
Andrés del Valle

References

  1. ↑ http://www.worldstatesmen.org/El_Salvador.html
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