Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez
Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez | |
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| 45th President of El Salvador | |
| In office 10 June 1894 – 13 November 1898 Provisional: 10 June 1894 – 1 March 1895 | |
| Vice President | Prudencio Alfaro (1895–1898) |
| Preceded by | Carlos Ezeta |
| Succeeded by | Tomás Regalado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1845 Ilobasco, El Salvador |
| Died | 9 January 1921 (aged 75) San Salvador, El Salvador |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Carlota Mejía |
| Children | 8 |
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| Occupation | Military officer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | El Salvador |
| Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
| Years of service | ? – 1894 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | First Totoposte War Revolution of the 44 |
Rafael Antonio Gutiérrez (24 October 1845 – 9 January 1921) was the president of El Salvador from 10 June 1894 to 13 November 1898. He was a leader of the Revolution of the 44 which overthrew President General Carlos Ezeta from April to June 1894. Gutiérrez served as provisional president until being officially inaugurated in March 1895 after his victory in the 1895 presidential election, in which he was the only candidate.
During his four-year presidency, Gutiérrez settled land disputes, attempted to combat an economic crisis, and was a key figure in the foundation of the short-lived Greater Republic of Central America. He was overthrown on 13 November 1898 by General Tomás Regalado. Gutiérrez's overthrow subsequently lead to a revolt in Izalco the following day and the dissolution of the Greater Republic of Central America on 29 November 1898.