Rafael López Gutiérrez

General Rafael Salvador López Gutiérrez (11 May 1854 – 16 March 1924) was President of Honduras between 1 February 1920 and 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 16 March 1924, suffering from diabetes, after a failed attempt to escape to the United States for insulin treatment.

Rafael Salvador López Gutiérrez
Rafael López Gutiérrez, 1921
President of Honduras
In office
1 February 1920  10 March 1924
Vice PresidentJosé María Ochoa
Francisco Bueso
Preceded byFrancisco Bográn
Succeeded byFrancisco Bueso
Personal details
Born(1854-05-11)11 May 1854
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Died16 March 1924(1924-03-16) (aged 69)
Amapala, Honduras
NationalityHonduran
Political partyLiberal Party of Honduras
Spouse(s)Ana Lagos Lanez
ProfessionPolitician, military

References

Political offices
Preceded by
Francisco Bográn
Acting
President of Honduras
19201924
Succeeded by
Francisco Bueso
Acting


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