Francisco Bertrand

Francisco Bertrand Barahona (9 October 1866 – 15 July 1926) was a Honduran politician. He was a two-term President of Honduras, first from 28 March 1911 to 1 February 1912, and then again between 21 March 1913 and 9 September 1919. His successor and predecessor was Manuel Bonilla, and Bertrand served as the Vice President in Bonilla's cabinet. He was a member of the National Party.

Francisco Bertrand Barahona
President Francisco Bertrand of Honduras, wearing a handlebar moustache.
President of Honduras
In office 21 March 1913 – 9 September 1919
Vice President	Nazario Soriano Alberto Membreño Vásquez
Preceded by	Manuel Bonilla
Succeeded by	Salvador Aguirre
In office 28 March 1911 – 1 February 1912
Preceded by	Miguel R. Dávila
Succeeded by	Manuel Bonilla
Personal details
Born	(1866-10-09)9 October 1866 Juticalpa, Honduras
Died	15 July 1926(1926-07-15) (aged 59) La Ceiba, Honduras
Nationality	Honduran
Political party	National Party of Honduras
Spouse(s)	Victoria Alvarado Burchard
Children	5
Profession	Doctor, politician

Bertrand started out with a reputation as a conciliator, but during his last presidency was involved in armed conflict with his political opponents. It is believed that United States of America pressure was behind his abandoning the post of President. He spent the next few years in exile before returning to La Ceiba, Honduras who died on 15 July 1926.

He is married to Victoria Alvarado Burchard who had five children are Laura Azucena Bertrand, Francisco, Martha, Luis and Victoria.