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
Explorations & Adventures in Honduras (William V. Wells, 1857)
Head of State of Honduras
In office
1 March 1852  18 October 1855
Vice PresidentJosé Santiago Bueso
Preceded byFrancisco Gómez
Succeeded byJosé Santiago Bueso
Personal details
Born9 June 1805
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Died8 January 1871(1871-01-08) (aged 65)
Comayagua, Honduras
Political partyLiberal Party
SpousePetronila Barrios de Cabañas
OccupationGeneral, 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".

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