Luis Bográn
Luis Bográn | |
|---|---|
| Head of state of Honduras | |
| In office 30 November 1883 – 30 November 1891 | |
| Preceded by | Marco Aurelio Soto |
| Succeeded by | Ponciano Leiva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1849 Santa Bárbara, Honduras |
| Died | 9 July 1895 (aged 46) Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Political party | Partido Progresista |
| Spouse | Teresa Morejon Ferrera |
| Occupation | Politician, Military |
Luis Bográn Barahona (3 June 1849 – 9 July 1895) was a president of Honduras, who served two consecutive terms from 30 November 1883 to 30 November 1891. He was born in the northern Honduran department of Santa Bárbara on 3 June 1849 to Saturnino Bográn Bonilla and Gertrudis Barahona Leiva. He was a member of a prominent and wealthy political family. The last name "Bográn" derives from the French surname "Beaugrand". Luis Bográn was the brother of future president Francisco Bográn (5 October 1919 – 1 February 1920) and first cousin of future president Miguel Paz Barahona (1 February 1925 – 1 February 1929).