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Pedro José Escalón | |
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| 47th President of El Salvador | |
| In office 1 March 1903 – 1 March 1907 | |
| Vice President | Calixto Velado |
| Preceded by | Tomás Regalado |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Figueroa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1847 Santa Ana, El Salvador |
| Died | 6 September 1923(1923-09-06) (aged 76) Santa Ana, El Salvador |
| Party | Liberal |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician, military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
| Rank | General |
Pedro José Escalón (25 March 1847 – 6 September 1923) was born inSanta Ana, El Salvador. In 1865 he married Elena Rodríguez (died 3 December 1921)[1] and they had three children: Dolores, Federico and Pedro.
He served asPresident of El Salvador from 1 March 1903 to 1 March 1907; he was a military ruler. He died inSanta Ana on 6 September 1923, aged 76. His ascension to the presidency was the first peaceful succession in many years, ushering in an era of political stability that ended with the events of 1931–32.
Escalón was a landowner who held large estates. Escalón's presidency was paved by GeneralTomás Regalado who, in 1903, after gaining and centralizing power, transferred power to him. Escalón's presidency also marked the beginning of democracy in the country. It was during his term in office that the law of every president being allowed a maximum of four years in office was put into effect.[2]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by | President of El Salvador 1903–1907 | Succeeded by |
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