Céleo Arias

Carlos Céleo Arias López (1835–1890^[1]) was President of Honduras from 26 July 1872 until 13 January 1874.^[2] His presidency was dominated by the invasion of Honduras by both Guatemala and El Salvador. Though he raised a strong resistance, Arias was forced to give up the presidency in Comayagua.^{[3][4] [citation needed]}

Preceded byJosé María Medina

Succeeded byPonciano Leiva

Born2 February 1835

Goascorán, State of Honduras, Federal Republic of Central America

Died28 May 1890(1890-05-28) (aged 55)

Comayagua, Honduras

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Carlos Céleo Arias López
President of Honduras
In office 26 July 1872 – 13 January 1874
Preceded by	José María Medina
Succeeded by	Ponciano Leiva
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Born	2 February 1835 Goascorán, State of Honduras, Federal Republic of Central America
Died	28 May 1890(1890-05-28) (aged 55) Comayagua, Honduras

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