José Gregorio Salazar
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Salazar and the second or maternal family name is Castro.
José Gregorio Salazar y Castro (1773 – 1 February 1838)[1] was a general and a Liberal politician in Central America. He was acting president of the Federal Republic of Central America from September 16, 1834 to February 14, 1835, in between two administrations of Francisco Morazán. In 1838 he was assassinated by a mob supporting rebel General Rafael Carrera.
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José Gregorio Salazar | |
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President of Central America | |
In office 16 September 1834 – 14 February 1835 Interim President | |
Preceded by | Francisco Morazán |
Succeeded by | Francisco Morazán |
Head of State of El Salvador | |
In office 13 July 1834 – 30 September 1834 Provisional Head of State | |
Preceded by | Carlos Salazar Castro |
Succeeded by | Joaquín Escolán y Balibrera |
Personal details | |
Born | José Gregorio Salazar y Castro 1773 San Salvador, Captaincy General of Guatemala |
Died | 1 February 1838(1838-02-01) (aged 64–65) Guatemala City, Federal Republic of Central America |
Nationality | Salvadoran |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | Politician |
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Salazar's parents were Gregorio Salazar and Francisca Lara Mogrovejo. He married Francisca Castro y Lara. Their son, General Carlos Salazar, served briefly as provisional president of the state of El Salvador, from June 23 to July 13, 1834.