Alejandro M. Sinibaldi

Alejandro Manuel Sinibaldi Castro (1825–1896) was acting President of Guatemala from April 2, 1885, to April 5, 1885.

Biography

Of partial Italian descent, Sinibaldi Castro was a businessman who was "First Designate to the Presidency", the equivalent of Vice-President, during the presidency of Justo Rufino Barrios.Template:Cn

When Barrios was killed on April 2, 1885, in El Salvador, Sinibaldi Castro became acting president.Template:Sfn However, given that Sinibaldi Castro had no political connections and was not in the military, he was pressured to resign within days of taking over.Template:Sfn

His successor was General Manuel Lisandro Barillas, who served as acting president, and was eventually elected as Constitutional President.Template:Sfn

Image gallery

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  General Manuel Lisandro Barilles, who took over as acting President after Sinibaldi Castro quit. Portrait ca. 1890.
• María Sinibaldi y Ramírez, one of Sinibaldi Castro daughters. Portrait ca. 1890.
  María Sinibaldi y Ramírez, one of Sinibaldi Castro daughters. Portrait ca. 1890.

See also

• Justo Rufino Barrios
• Manuel Lisandro Barillas

Bibliography

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Notes

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