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Period: Mar 1, 1451 to Mar 1, 1506
Cristopher Columbus
Critsopher Columbus was the first European to visit the coast of Central America in the 1500s -
Period: Mar 2, 1480 to Mar 2, 1566
Gil Gonzalez de Avila
Gil Gonzalez de Avila Led one of the first Spanish explorers. -
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William Walker
American William Walker became part of the civil war and takes control of Nicaragua, declares himself president and legalizes slavery. -
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General José Santos Zeylaya
General José Santos Zelaya takes control of the country, setting up a dictatorship. -
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Rubén Darío
He was a international writer of reputation. -
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Augusto César Sandino
Augusto César Sandino launches attacks on U.S. troops in Nicaragua. His plan was to get them to leave in 1927. -
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Luis Somoza Debayle
Luis Somoza Debayle Became president after his father General Somoza was assassinated. -
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Pedro Joaquin Chamorro
Pedro Joaquin Chamorro, a leader in the fight against the Somozas. -
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General Anastasio Somoza
General Anastasio Somoza became president during the 43 year Somoza dictatorship. -
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Francisco Hernández de Córd
Francisco Hernández de Córd Is the Founder of Nicaragua.