Carlos Meléndez (politician)

Carlos Meléndez Ramirez (February 1, 1861 – October 8, 1919) was born in San Salvador, El Salvador to Rafael Meléndez and Mercedes Ramírez (daughter of Norberto Ramírez). He was President of El Salvador from February 9, 1913 to August 29, 1914 and again from March 1, 1915 to December 21, 1918. He was the older brother of president Jorge Meléndez. He died in New York on October 8, 1919, aged 58.[1]

Carlos Meléndez
President of El Salvador
In office
February 9, 1913 – August 29, 1914
Preceded byManuel Enrique Araujo
Succeeded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
In office
March 1, 1915 – December 21, 1918
Vice PresidentAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Preceded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Succeeded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Personal details
Born(1861-02-01)February 1, 1861
San Salvador
DiedOctober 8, 1919(1919-10-08) (aged 58)
New York, USA
Political partyNational Democratic Party
ProfessionPolitician

He served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador in 1913.[2]

References
  1. "Carlos Melendez Dies". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. October 9, 1919. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Historia del Órgano Legislativo de la República de El Salvador 1824-2006: 1900-1935
Political offices
Preceded by
Manuel Enrique Araujo		 President of El Salvador
1913–1914
(provisional)		 Succeeded by
Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
(provisional)
Preceded by
Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
(provisional)		 President of El Salvador
1915–1918		 Succeeded by
Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
(acting)


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