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Coronado Chávez

1807 – 1881

President of Honduras

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About Coronado Chávez

Lived 1807 – 1881 (aged 73). Coronado Chávez was a Honduran politician, carpenter and head of state.

Coronado Chávez (8 November 1807 – 22 June 1881) was President of Honduras from 8 January 1845 to 1 January 1847. He was appointed by Francisco Ferrera as Vice President of Honduras from 1841 to 1843, and for the week prior to his taking office he had been a member of the council of ministers that was running Honduras along with Casto Alvarado. He was succeeded by Juan Lindo.

Early life Coronado Chávez was born to María Mercedes Chavez in 1807. He was a carpenter by trade. He would return to this job after an exile in El Salvador with Ferrera. He worked in politics as Minister of Finance and both Minister of Exterior and Minister of War in 1843.

Presidency His presidency began on 8 January 1845 after Francisco Ferrera's second term ended, being elected by the legislature. In that vote, he ran against José Santos Guardiola. Honduras' Constitution did not allow for a third term. However, Chávez is said to have acted as the puppet of Ferrera, who remained the effective leader.

As president, he encouraged the growing of coffee and hat manufacturing. He exempted military veterans from paying their first fruits and tithes. It was also renamed the Literary Academy of Tegucigalpa.

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President of Honduras, Commissioner for the Diet of Nacaome
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Coronado Chávez?

President of Honduras (1807-1881)

When was Coronado Chávez born?

Coronado Chávez was born on 8 November 1807 in Tegucigalpa.

When did Coronado Chávez die?

Coronado Chávez died on 22 June 1881 in Comayagua.

What was Coronado Chávez's occupation?

Coronado Chávez was a politician, carpenter and head of state.

What nationality was Coronado Chávez?

Coronado Chávez was Honduran.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Coronado Chávez

· Wikidata: Q887873

· DBpedia: Coronado Chávez

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