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Biography
Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez was the President of El Salvador from 10 June 1894 to 13 November 1898.
Early life
Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez was born in Ilobasco, Cabañas Department, El Salvador on 24 October 1845. His father was a Spaniard and his mother was Marcela Gutiérrez. His wife was Carlota Mejía and had eight children: Rafael Antonio, Carlos, Carlota, Tulio, Marcela, Rosa, Bernardo, and María.
Presidency (1894-1898)
General Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez served as President of El Salvador from 10 June 1894 to 13 November 1898. Rafael overthrew Carlos Ezeta in a coup on June 9, 1894, with assistance from Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, along with Tomás Regalado, his best friend. This coup became known as the "Revolution of the 44." Rafael was a supporter of a Central American union and signed the Pact of Amapala with Honduras and Nicaragua on 20 June, 1895. Rafael Antonio was known for his honesty in the administration of the Public Treasury. He also founded the "Normal School for Men and Women." He was overthrown in a coup led by Tomás Regalado (who helped Rafael come to power in 1894) on 13 November 1898.
Death
Rafael Gutiérrez died on January 9, 1921, aged 75, in Barrio San Jacinto, San Salvador, El Salvador.