Gabino Gaínza
Spanish general and politician; 1st President of the Federal Republic of Central America (1754-1829)
Gabino Crispín Gaínza Fernández de Medrano (20 October 1753 – 1829) captain-general of Guatemala (1821–1822). And 1st Captain General of Central America Born in Pamplona, Spain, Gaínza joined the military at the age of sixteen and served in various posts throughout South America for most of his adult life. He commanded the Spanish force that reconquered Chile in 1814.
Gabino Gaínza | |
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| 1st Captain General of Central America | |
| In office 5 January 1822 – 23 June 1822 | |
| Monarch | Agustín I |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Vicente Filísola |
| 1st Political Chief of Central America | |
| In office 15 September 1821 – 5 January 1822 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Captain General of Guatemala | |
| In office 9 March 1821 – 15 September 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Luis de Urrutia |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Captain General of Chile | |
| In office 19 July 1814 – 26 December 1814 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Francisco Sánchez |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Osorio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gabino Crispín Gaínza Fernández de Medrano 20 October 1753 Pamplona, Navarre |
| Died | 1829 Mexico |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | military and political |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Army of Spain |
| Rank | Major General, Brigadier of the Royal Armies, etc. |