Fernando Guzmán
Fernando Guzmán Solórzano (born May 30, 1812 in Tipitapa , Nicaragua , † October 19, 1895 in Granada , Nicaragua) was a Nicaraguan politician of the Conservative Party and president of the country from 1867 to 1871 .
Life
At a time of considerable internal political tension, he managed to maintain the country's political and social stability. The freedom of the press was strictly upheld. Notable developments during his reign include: steam navigation on Lake Nicaragua and the Río San Juan, and a friendship agreement with the US on trade and shipping. He also expanded the cultivation of sugar cane and the production of refined sugar .
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Tomás Martínez |
President of Nicaragua March 1, 1867 - March 1, 1871 |
José Vicente Cuadra |
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| SURNAME | Guzmán, Fernando |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Guzmán Solórzano, Fernando (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Nicaraguan politician and president (1871–1875) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 30, 1812 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Tipitapa , Nicaragua |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 19, 1895 |
| Place of death | Granada , Nicaragua |