Rafael López Gutiérrez
Rafael Salvador López Gutiérrez | |
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Rafael López Gutiérrez, 1921 | |
| President of Honduras | |
| In office 1 February 1920 – 10 March 1924 | |
| Vice President | José María Ochoa Francisco Bueso |
| Preceded by | Francisco Bográn |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Bueso |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 May 1854 Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
| Died | 10 March 1924 (aged 69) Amapala, Honduras |
| Political party | Liberal Party of Honduras |
| Spouse | Ana Lagos Lanez |
| Profession | Politician, military |
General Rafael Salvador López Gutiérrez (11 May 1854 – 10 March 1924) was President of Honduras from 1 February 1920 to 10 March 1924. A former general in the Honduran Army, Gutierrez attempted to extend his term in office past its designated end, and was forced from office. He died in Amapala on 10 March, suffering from diabetes, after a failed attempt to escape to the United States for insulin treatment.