Alejandro M. Sinibaldi
Guatemalan politician (1825–1896)
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Alejandro Manuel Sinibaldi Castro (1825–1896) was acting President of Guatemala from April 2, 1885, to April 5, 1885.
Alejandro Manuel Sinibaldi Castro | |
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Photograph of Sinibaldi | |
| Acting President of Guatemala | |
| In office April 2, 1885 – April 6, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Justo Rufino Barrios |
| Succeeded by | Manuel Barillas Bercian |
| First designated to the Presidency of Guatemala | |
| In office 04:00, April 30, 1884 – April 2, 1885 | |
| President | General Justo Rufino Barrios |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1825 |
| Died | 1896 (aged 70–71) |
| Spouse | Carmen Ramírez |
| Children | Cristina, María del Carmen, Concepción, Carlos and María Sinibaldi y Ramírez |
| Nickname | Flor de un día[Note 1] |
Biography
Of partial Italian descent, Sinibaldi Castro was a businessman who was "First Designate to the Presidency", the equivalent of Vice-President, during the presidency of Justo Rufino Barrios.[citation needed]
When Barrios was killed on April 2, 1885, in El Salvador, Sinibaldi Castro became acting president.[1] However, given that Sinibaldi Castro had no political connections and was not in the military, he was pressured to resign within days of taking over.[1]
His successor was General Manuel Lisandro Barillas, who served as acting president, and was eventually elected as Constitutional President.[1]
Image gallery
General Manuel Lisandro Barilles, who took over as acting President after Sinibaldi Castro quit. Portrait ca. 1890.
María Sinibaldi y Ramírez, one of Sinibaldi Castro daughters. Portrait ca. 1890.
