Carlos Meléndez (politician)

Carlos Meléndez Ramirez (February 1, 1861 – October 8, 1919) was born in San Salvador, El Salvador to Rafael Meléndez and Mercedes Ramírez (daughter of Norberto Ramírez). He was President of El Salvador from February 9, 1913 to August 29, 1914 and again from March 1, 1915 to December 21, 1918. He was the older brother of president Jorge Meléndez. He died in New York on October 8, 1919, aged 58.[1]

Carlos Meléndez
President of El Salvador
In office February 9, 1913 – August 29, 1914
Preceded by	Manuel Enrique Araujo
Succeeded by	Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
In office March 1, 1915 – December 21, 1918
Vice President	Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
Preceded by	Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
Succeeded by	Alfonso Quiñónez Molina
Personal details
Born	(1861-02-01)February 1, 1861 San Salvador
Died	October 8, 1919(1919-10-08) (aged 58) New York, USA
Political party	National Democratic Party
Profession	Politician

He served as the President of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador in 1913.[2]

References

1. "Carlos Melendez Dies". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. October 9, 1919. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
2. Historia del Órgano Legislativo de la República de El Salvador 1824-2006: 1900-1935

Political offices
Preceded by Manuel Enrique Araujo	President of El Salvador 1913–1914 (provisional)	Succeeded by Alfonso Quiñónez Molina (provisional)
Preceded by Alfonso Quiñónez Molina (provisional)	President of El Salvador 1915–1918	Succeeded by Alfonso Quiñónez Molina (acting)