Joaquín Valdés

Joaquín Valdés (22 September 1906 – 30 August 1957) was a Salvadoran military officer who served as the Minister of National Defense from 1931 to 1935 and as Co-chairman of the Civic Directory in December 1931.

Colonel
Joaquín Valdés
Chairman of the Civic Directory
In office
2 December 1931  4 December 1931
Serving with Osmín Aguirre y Salinas
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Minister of National Defense
In office
4 December 1931  1 March 1935
Acting Minister of National Defense
PresidentMaximiliano Hernández Martínez (until 28 August 1934)
Andrés Ignacio Menéndez (from 28 August 1934)
Preceded byOsmín Aguirre y Salinas
Succeeded byAndrés Ignacio Menéndez
Personal details
Born22 September 1906
San Salvador, El Salvador
Died30 August 1957(1957-08-30) (aged 50)
San Salvador, El Salvador
OccupationMilitary
Military service
Allegiance El Salvador
Branch/serviceSalvadoran Army
Rank Colonel
CommandsNational Guard
Battles/wars1931 Salvadoran coup d'état
La Matanza
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