Fidel Sánchez Hernández
Fidel Sánchez Hernández | |
|---|---|
Sánchez Hernández c. 1967–1972 | |
| 70th 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 (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 |
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. During his rule, Sánchez Hernández faced war and economic turmoil.