Benjamín Zeledón
Benjamín Francisco Zeledón Rodríguez (October 4, 1879 – October 4, 1912) was a Nicaraguan lawyer, politician and soldier known under the posthumous title of "National Hero of Nicaragua".
Benjamín Francisco Alexander | |
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| Born | October 4, 1879 La Concordia, Jinotega, Nicaragua |
| Died | October 4, 1912 (aged 33) Catarina, Masaya, Nicaragua |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Nicaragua |
| Years of service | 1907 – 1912 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Namasigüe, Battle of Masaya |
| Awards | National Hero of Nicaragua |
He was born on 4 October 1879 in Jinotega Department to Don Marcelino Zeledón Ugarte and Doña Maria Salomé Rodriguez. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Tegucigalpa, he returned to Nicaragua in 1900 and received a law degree in 1903. In 1905 he married Esther Ramírez Jerez. He was promoted to colonel on 9 Aug. 1907 after the Battle of Namasígüe.
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