Maximiliano Hernández Martínez

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  • Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was born

    Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was born

    Maximiliano Hernández Martínez was born on October 29th 1882. He was born in San Matías, La Libertad,El Salvador.
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    Maximiliano Hernández Martínez's life

  • Maximiliano joins the miltary

    Maximiliano joins the miltary

    When Maximiliano was only 17,he joined the El Salvador miltary.
  • Maximiliano fought in the war.

    Maximiliano fought in the war.

    Maximiliano fought in the war against Guatemala in 1906.
  • Maximiliano becomes a brigadier general

    Maximiliano becomes a brigadier general

    Maximiliano became brigadier general by 1919 after fighting in the war in 1906. He remained a high ranking general until he became vice president.
  • Maximiliano becomes president

    Maximiliano becomes president

    In 1931,Maximiliano became president after he was vice president for Arturo Araujo.He proved a weak leader after election and was over run by a military coup.
  • Questioning Maximiliano as president

    Questioning Maximiliano as president

    The US was against El Salvador’s decision to put Maximiliano in charge because he was the vice president . The El Salvador government decided to do it anyway.
  • Maximiliano signs a famous plaque

    Maximiliano signs a famous plaque

    In 1937,Maximiliano had a plaque installed in the National Congress Building over his signature saying: "I propose before the Nation that it never consent to the incurrence of new debts."
  • A revolt causes Maximiliano to resign

    A revolt causes Maximiliano to resign

    A revolt by the people of El Salvador caused Maximiliano to abandon power .
  • Maximiliano was stabbed.

    Maximiliano was stabbed.

    Maximiliano was stabbed to death by his driver who’s dad was killed during Maximiliano’s dictatorship.