José Bernardo Escobar
President of Guatemala (1848–1849)
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José Bernardo Escobar (20 October 1797 - 20 March 1849) was interim President of Guatemala from 28 November 1848 to 1 January 1849. Escobar assumed duties when Juan Antonio Martínez was unable to maintain peace and resigned. Escobar took office only to meet instant opposition from both the Moderate party and the aristocrats and clergy.[1]
José Bernardo Escobar | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of Guatemala | |
| In office 28 November 1848 – 1 January 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Antonio Martínez |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Paredes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1797 |
| Died | 20 March 1849 (aged 51) |
| Party | Conservative party |
