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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
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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 against Guatemala in 1906. -
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
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
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
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 by the people of El Salvador caused Maximiliano to abandon power . -
Maximiliano was stabbed.
Maximiliano was stabbed to death by his driver who’s dad was killed during Maximiliano’s dictatorship.
