José María Orantes (born in
Fraijanes
Fraijanes is a town, with a population of 44,117 (2018 census), and a municipality in the Guatemala department of Guatemala.
It is known for its fine tasting coffee, which is slightly more acidic than that of Antigua Guatemala.
History
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—died in
Guatemala City
Guatemala City ( es, Ciudad de Guatemala), known locally as Guatemala or Guate, is the capital and largest city of Guatemala, and the most populous urban area in Central America. The city is located in the south-central part of the country, ne ...
) was a Guatemalan military man, appointed acting president of the Republic of Guatemala from 23 June 1882 to January 5, 1883.
Biography
He was appointed by the Guatemalan National Assembly as a substitute for President Justo Rufino Barrios during his absence from the country. Justo Rufino Barrios had to leave for New York with the purpose of negotiating a boundary dispute with Mexico, 12 August 1882. A second part of his journey was to gain approval for a proposed confederation of the Central American states. Orantes returned the power to General Justo Rufino Barrios on his return the 6 January 1883.
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See also
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Justo Rufino Barrios
Justo Rufino Barrios Auyón (19 July 1835 – 2 April 1885) was a Guatemalan politician and military general who served as President of Guatemala from 1873 to his death in 1885. He was known for his liberal reforms and his attempts to reuni ...
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Presidents of Guatemala
Vice presidents of Guatemala
Guatemalan generals
Liberal Party (Guatemala) politicians
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