About Santiago González
Lived 1818 – 1887 (aged 69). Santiago González was a Salvadoran military officer and politician.
Santiago González Portillo (25 July 1818 – 1 August 1887) was a Salvadoran military officer and general who served as the 12th President of El Salvador from 15 April 1871 to 1 February 1876.
Biography
Santiago González Portillo was born on 25 July 1818 in Zacapa, Captaincy General of Guatemala, Viceroyalty of New Spain. He later deserted Barrios and joined the invading Guatemalans under Rafael Carrera.
He died on 1 August 1887 in San Salvador.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Santiago González?
President of El Salvador (1818-1887)
When was Santiago González born?
Santiago González was born on 25 July 1818 in Zacapa.
When did Santiago González die?
Santiago González died on 1 August 1887 in San Salvador.
What was Santiago González's occupation?
Santiago González was a military officer and politician.
What nationality was Santiago González?
Santiago González was Salvadoran.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Santiago González
· DBpedia: Santiago González (politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Santiago González. https://biography.guide/santiago-gonzalez/
MLA: "Santiago González." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/santiago-gonzalez/.
Chicago: "Santiago González." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/santiago-gonzalez/.
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