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Period: Jan 2, 1502 to Jan 2, 1502
Christopher Columbus
He was the first European to visit the coast of Central America. -
Period: Jan 2, 1522 to Jan 2, 1522
Gil Gonzalez de Avila
He lead the first Spanish explorers arrived and made colonies in Nicaragua. -
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William Walker
He became involved in the civil war and seized control of Nicaragua. He made himself president and legalized slavery. -
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General José Santos Zelaya
He took control of the country. He kept a good relationship with the United States. -
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Augusto César Sandino
Attacks were launched on U.S. troops in Nicaragua by Augusto César Sandino. He was hoping to encourage them to leave. -
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Genral Somoza
He became president. He started the 43rd year of Somoza dictatorship. -
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Luis Somoza Debayle
Luis Somoza Debayle Genral Somozas's son became president and continued corruption and strict control of the country just like his father had. -
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Pedro Joaquin Chamorro
He was a leader in the fight against the Somozas. He was murdered. Many Nicaraguans were united with the The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) because of him. -
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Daniel Ortega
He was elected president. In 1990 a presidential candidate backed National Opposition Union. He defeated Ortega. A little bit afterward the contras surrendered. -
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Rubén Darío
He was a writer of international reputation.