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Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez Biography and Timeline

Follow Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez through 5 dated historical records for El Salvador.

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Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1931–1944Years on this page

1931

4 December 1931

Provisional President Takes Office

Provisional President of El Salvador · San Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez becomes provisional President after the Civic Directory

Role range: 1931-1934

1932

January 1932

La Matanza Repression

Provisional President of El Salvador · Western El Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Government suppresses peasant and indigenous uprising during Martinez rule

Role range: 1931-1934

1935

1 March 1935

President Elected

President of El Salvador · San Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Martinez begins an elected presidential term after provisional rule

Role range: 1935-1944

1939

January 1939

Presidential Term Extended

President of El Salvador · San Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Constitutional changes extend Martinez authority over the presidency

Role range: 1935-1944

1944

9 May 1944

Resignation of Maximiliano Hernandez Martinez

Former President of El Salvador · San Salvador · Government / Republic of El Salvador

Martinez resigns after strikes and military pressure end his rule

Role range: 1935-1944

Records, sources and methodology

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