José Bernardo Escobar

José Bernardo Escobar (20 October 1797 - 20 March 1849) was interim President of Guatemala from 28 November 1848 to 1 January 1849. Escobar assumed duties when Juan Antonio Martínez was unable to maintain peace and resigned. Escobar took office only to meet instant opposition from both the Moderate party and the aristocrats and clergy.^[1]

José Bernardo Escobar
3rd President of Guatemala
In office 28 November 1848 – 1 January 1849
Preceded by	Juan Antonio Martínez
Succeeded by	Mariano Paredes
Personal details
Born	(1797-10-20)20 October 1797 Jocotán, New Spain (now Guatemala)
Died	20 March 1849(1849-03-20) (aged 51) El Salvador
Nationality	Guatemalan
Political party	Conservative party