Fidel Sánchez Hernández
President of El Salvador, 1967–1972. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fidel Sánchez Hernández (7 July 1917 – 28 February 2003) was a Salvadoran military officer and politician who served as president of El Salvador from 1967 to 1972.[1] During his rule, Sánchez Hernández faced war and economic turmoil.
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Sánchez and the second or maternal family name is Hernández.
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General Fidel Sánchez Hernández | |
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32nd President of El Salvador | |
In office 1 July 1967 – 1 July 1972 | |
Vice President | Humberto Guillermo Cuestas |
Preceded by | Julio Adalberto Rivera |
Succeeded by | Arturo Armando Molina |
Minister of the Interior | |
In office 1 July 1962 – 1 July 1967 | |
President | Julio Adalberto Rivera |
Succeeded by | Francisco Armando Arias |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 July 1917 El Divisadero, El Salvador |
Died | 28 February 2003(2003-02-28) (aged 85) San Salvador, El Salvador |
Political party | National Conciliation Party |
Spouse | Marina Uriarte |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Vicente Sánchez Estrada Teresa Hernández Echeverría |
Occupation | Military, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | El Salvador |
Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Football War |
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