José María Lemus
Lieutenant Colonel José María Lemus López (22 July 1911 – 31 March 1993) was president of El Salvador from 14 September 1956 to 26 October 1960. Before becoming a president, he served as an undersecretary of defense and a minister of the interior.
Lieutenant Colonel José María Lemus | |
|---|---|
| 30th President of El Salvador | |
| In office 14 September 1956 – 26 October 1960 | |
| Vice President | Humberto Costa |
| Preceded by | Óscar Osorio |
| Succeeded by | Junta of Government Eusebio Cordón Cea as President |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 July 1911 La Unión, El Salvador |
| Died | 31 March 1993 (aged 81) San José, Costa Rica |
| Political party | Revolutionary Party of Democratic Unification |
| Spouse | Coralia Párraga de Lemus |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Politician, military |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | El Salvador |
| Branch/service | Salvadoran Army |
| Years of service | 1933–1960 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
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