Santiago González Portillo | |
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President of El Salvador | |
In office 15 April 1871 – 1 February 1876 |
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Preceded by | Francisco Dueñas |
Succeeded by | Andrés del Valle |
Minister of War of El Salvador | |
In office 1863 – 15 April 1871 |
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President of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador | |
In office 1861–1862 |
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Personal details | |
Born | 25 July 1818 Guatemala City, Guatemala |
Died | San Salvador, El Salvador |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse(s) | Soledad Fortis |
Military service | |
Rank | General |
Santiago González Portillo (25 July 1818 – 1 August 1887) was President of El Salvador from 15 April 1871 - 1 February 1876. He was a military officer and a member of the Liberal Party. He led a revolution in 1871 in which the conservative government was overthrown, and he amended the constitution.