About
Considered one of the greatest liberal thinkers in Nicaraguan history who was a major proponent of Central American unity. He was an important politician, lawyer, and military leader.
Before Fame
He was named Minister of Foreign Relations in 1855.
Trivia
He and Tomas Martinez co-founded a Junta government in which they both ran Nicaragua as presidents.
Family Life
He was born in Leon.
Associated With
Both he and Daniel Ortega have served as the president of Nicaragua.
