Mariano Paredes was President of Guatemala from January 1, 1849 to November 6, 1851 as a compromise chief of state. Paredes, an army colonel, came to power after Rafael Carrera was ineffective in quel
Proclamation Coin 1847 of the independent Republic of Guatemala
William Walker, American filibuster
José Víctor Zavala
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José Víctor Ramón Valentín de las Ánimas Zavala y Córdova was a Guatemalan Field Marshal who participated in the wars of Rafael Carrera and the National War of Nicaragua against the invasion of Willia
Mariscal Zavala portrait
General Rafael Carrera. During his presidency (1840-1865) the then Sergeant Zavala was a loyal official of the Guatemalan Conservative Army.
Decree that declares Captain General Rafael Carrera President for life; Zavala was one of the signatories.