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Documents for "Guatemalan History: Biographies":
  • Arana Osorio, Carlos 1918-2003, president of Guatemala (1970-74). A conservative army colonel noted for his successes during an antiguerrilla campaign (1966-68), he was elected president on a law-and-order platform...
  • Barrios, Justo Rufino c.1835-1885, president of Guatemala (1873-85). He took part in the successful revolution of 1871 and was elected to office. He imposed reforms on the country: the religious orders were suppressed...
  • Carrera, Rafael 1814-65, president of Guatemala, a caudillo. He led the revolution against the anticlerical liberal government of Guatemala, and his ultimate success in 1840 helped to destroy the Central American...
  • Cueva, Beatriz de la d. 1541, governor of Guatemala. After the death of her husband, Pedro de Alvarado , she maneuvered her own election and became the only woman to govern a major American political division in Spanish...
  • Estrada Cabrera, Manuel 1857-1924, president of Guatemala (1898-1920). He ruled as an absolute dictator, and there were several revolutionary movements and attempts on his life. Under his rule, Guatemala achieved...
  • Ubico, Jorge 1878-1946, president of Guatemala (1931-44). An army general, Ubico as president established financial stability and political order. He built an extensive network of roads and modernized local...

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