José Trinidad Cabañas
José Trinidad Cabañas Fiallos (9 June 1805– 8 January 1871) was a liberal Honduran military general and politician who served as President of Honduras on two separate occasions: From 1 March to 6 July 1852. And 31 December 1853 to 6 June 1855. His role in Honduran history began during the First Central American Civil War. He became a Central America hero, when he attempted to reunite Central America, during Francisco Morazán's tenure and after the unionist's death.
José Trinidad Cabañas | |
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Explorations & Adventures in Honduras (William V. Wells, 1857) | |
Head of State of Honduras | |
In office 1 March 1852 – 18 October 1855 | |
Vice President | José Santiago Bueso |
Preceded by | Francisco Gómez |
Succeeded by | José Santiago Bueso |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 June 1805 Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
Died | 8 January 1871 65) Comayagua, Honduras | (aged
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse | Petronila Barrios de Cabañas |
Occupation | General, Politician |
During his second term as president, Cabañas attempted to build the railroad in Honduras. He was supported by the common Central American people, but his liberal beliefs were not accepted by the conservatives, then holding power. He was popularly known as being "The gentleman without blemish and without fear".