Santiago González (politician)
Salvadoran military officer and general
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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.[1]
Manuel Méndez (1872)
Vacant (1872–1876)
Santiago González | |
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| 12th President of El Salvador | |
| In office 15 April 1871 – 1 February 1876 Provisional President until 1 February 1872 | |
| Vice President | Vacant (1871–1872) Manuel Méndez (1872) Vacant (1872–1876) |
| Preceded by | Francisco Dueñas |
| Succeeded by | Andrés del Valle |
| 21st Vice President of El Salvador | |
| In office 1 February 1876 – 1 May 1876 | |
| President | Andrés del Valle |
| Preceded by | Manuel Méndez |
| Succeeded by | Baltasar Estupinián |
| 19th President of the National Assembly of El Salvador | |
| In office 16 January 1863 – 29 January 1863 | |
| President | Gerardo Barrios |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | Ireneo Chacón |
| In office 27 January 1862 – 26 February 1862 | |
| President | Gerardo Barrios |
| Preceded by | José Ángel Quirós |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 July 1818 |
| Died | 1 August 1887 (aged 69) |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Soledad Fortis (m. 1866) |
| Profession | Military, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  El Salvador |
| Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
Years of service | ? – ? |
| Rank | Marshal |
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Biography
Santiago González Portillo was born on 25 July 1818 in Zacapa, Captaincy General of Guatemala, Viceroyalty of New Spain.[1] He married Soledad Fortis on 1 March 1866.[1]
He served as President of the Legislative Assembly in 1862 and again in 1863 during the presidency of Captain General Gerardo Barrios.[1] During the War of 1863, he fought alongside Barrios at the Battle of Coatepeque.[2] He later deserted Barrios and joined the invading Guatemalans under Rafael Carrera.[2] Under the new government of Francisco Dueñas, he served as the Minister of War of El Salvador from 1863 until 1871, when he led a revolution against Dueñas' conservative government, which was overthrown. He also amended the constitution. He became President of El Salvador after his revolution and served until 1876.[1]
He served as Vice President and commander-in-chief of the army during the term of his successor, Andrés del Valle.[3]
He died on 1 August 1887 in San Salvador.[1]
