Jorge Meléndez

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Jorge Meléndez
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President of El Salvador
In office
1 March 1919 – 1 March 1923
Vice PresidentAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Preceded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Succeeded byAlfonso Quiñónez Molina
Personal details
BornApril 15, 1871
San Salvador, El Salvador
DiedNovember 22, 1953
San Salvador, El Salvador
Political partyNational Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Tula Mazzini
Professionpolitician

Jorge Meléndez Ramírez (April 15, 1871 – November 22, 1953), was born to Rafael Meléndez and Mercedes Ramírez (daughter of Norberto Ramírez). Married to Tula Mazzini, he had three children: Jorge (who died in his youth), María de los Angeles, and Ricardo. He was the younger brother of president Carlos Meléndez.

He served as 26th President of El Salvador from March 1, 1919 to March 1, 1923.

Political offices
Preceded by President of El Salvador
1919–1923
Succeeded by


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