Manuel José Arce
President of the Federal Republic of Central America (1787-1847)
Manuel José Arce y Fagoaga (1 January 1787 – 14 December 1847) was the first constitutionally elected president of the United Provinces of Central America. from 1825 to 1829, succeeding Jose Cecilio del Valle and preceding Mariano Beltranena y Llano. He strongly opposed the Mexican Empire of Agustín de Iturbide and its efforts to annex Central America.
General Manuel José Arce | |
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| 1st President of the Federal Republic of Central America | |
| In office 29 April 1825 – 13 April 1829 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Beltranena y Llano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Manuel José Arce y Fagoaga 1 January 1787 San Salvador, Intendancy of San Salvador, New Spain |
| Died | 14 December 1847 (aged 60) San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Nationality | Salvadoran |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Politician, military officer |
| Military service | |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | First Central American Civil War |
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- Short biography (in Spanish)
- Brief biography (in Spanish)
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| Preceded by José Cecilio del Valle |
President of Central America 1825–1829 |
Succeeded by Mariano Beltranena y Llano |