About Terencio Sierra
Lived 1839 – 1907 (aged 67). Terencio Sierra was a Honduran politician and head of government.
Terencio Esteban Sierra Romero (16 November 1839 – 25 October 1907) was President of Honduras between 1 February 1899 and 1 February 1903.
Sierra was born in Coray, Valle, Honduras. After studying in Comayagua, he became a typographist in El Salvador before travelling through Central and South America as an accountant in the shipping industry. He was a democratically elected president and his vice-president was General Jose Maria Reina Bustillo, co-founder of the Liberal Party.
Sierra's attempt to stay in office after the 1902 elections resulted in his overthrow by General Manuel Bonilla and exile to Nicaragua. He died there in 1907.
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Who was Terencio Sierra?
President of Honduras (1839-1907)
When was Terencio Sierra born?
Terencio Sierra was born on 16 November 1839 in San Francisco de Coray.
When did Terencio Sierra die?
Terencio Sierra died on 25 September 1907 in Granada.
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Terencio Sierra was a politician and head of government.
What nationality was Terencio Sierra?
Terencio Sierra was Honduran.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terencio Sierra. https://biography.guide/terencio-sierra/
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