José María Orantes

General
José María Orantes
Acting President of Guatemala
In office
23 June 1882 – 5 January 1883
Serving with Justo Rufino Barrios[lower-alpha 1]
President Justo Rufino Barrios
First Vice President of the Republic of Guatemala
In office
27 April 1883 – 30 April 1884
President Justo Rufino Barrios
Preceded by Julián Salguero
Succeeded by Alejandro M. Sinibaldi
Personal details
Spouse(s) Rafaela Monterroso Cardona

José María Orantes (born in Fraijanes—died in Guatemala City) was a Guatemalan military man, appointed acting president of the Republic of Guatemala from 23 June 1882 to January 5, 1883.

Biography

He was appointed by the Guatemalan National Assembly as a substitute for President Justo Rufino Barrios during his absence from the country. Justo Rufino Barrios had to leave for New York with the purpose of signing the treaty of limits with Mexico, 12 August 1882. Orantes returned the power to General Justo Rufino Barrios on his return the 6 January 1883.

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ Justo Rufino Barrios had to leave to New York City in order to sign the treaty of limits with Mexico, since 12 August 1882, the Assembly appointed to José María Orantes, acting president of Guatemala, in 23 June 1882. Orantes serving with General Justo Rufino Barrios until on his return in 6 January 1883.

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