Juan Antonio Martínez | |
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| 2nd President of Guatemala | |
| In office 16 August 1848 – 28 November 1848 | |
| Preceded by | José Rafael Carrera Turcios |
| Succeeded by | José Bernardo Escobar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | April 30, 1854 |
| Nationality |  Guatemalan |
| Political party | Conservative party |
Juan Antonio Martínez was interimPresident of Guatemala from 16 August 1848 to 28 November 1848. Martinez was elected due to the resignation of PresidentJosé Rafael Carrera Turcios on August 15, 1848.
TheLiberal Party, expected at any time to take up arms against each other, elected Juan Martinez as a president because he had the qualities, they were looking for inliberal politicians. At first Mr. Martinez did not accept the position but finally was convinced. Being inexperienced in the realm of politics, the Martinez administration was a series of mistakes and deviations. As an expert banker on foreign currency, he handled the Guatemalan bank well.
Between August and November 27, 1848, when he presented his irrevocable resignation due to war and "dirty passions" of politicians. On April 30, 1854, Martinez died inGuatemala City.[1]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | President of Guatemala 1848 (Interim) | Succeeded by José Bernardo Escobar (Interim) |
| Federal Republic of Central America (1823–1839); Supreme Chiefs of State | direct central rule, 1823–24 direct central rule, 1826–27 |  |
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| Republic of Guatemala (since 1839); Presidents | ||
* interim;† military | ||
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