Jorge Meléndez

Jorge Meléndez Ramírez (15 April 1871 – 22 November 1953), was born to Rafael Meléndez and Mercedes Ramírez (daughter of Norberto Ramírez). Married to Tula Mazzini, he had three children: Jorge (who died in his youth), María de los Angeles, and Ricardo. He was the younger brother of President Carlos Meléndez.

Jorge Meléndez
President of El Salvador
In office
1 March 1919  1 March 1923
Vice PresidentAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Preceded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Succeeded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Personal details
Born(1871-04-15)April 15, 1871
San Salvador, El Salvador
Died22 November 1953(1953-11-22) (aged 82)
San Salvador, El Salvador
Political partyNational Democratic Party
SpouseTula Mazzini
Professionpolitician

He served as 26th President of El Salvador from 1 March 1919 to 1 March 1923.

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