José María Lemus

In this Hispanic American name, the first or paternal surname is Lemus and the second or maternal family name is López.
Lieutenant Colonel
José María Lemus
Lemus in 1956
30th President of El Salvador
In office
14 September 1956 – 26 October 1960
Vice PresidentHumberto Costa
Preceded byÓscar Osorio
Succeeded byJunta of Government
Eusebio Cordón Cea as President
Personal details
Born22 July 1911
La Unión, El Salvador
Died31 March 1993(1993-03-31) (aged 81)
San José, Costa Rica
PartyRevolutionary Party of Democratic Unification
SpouseCoralia Párraga de Lemus
Children7
OccupationPolitician, military
Military service
Allegiance El Salvador
Branch/serviceSalvadoran Army
Years of service1933–1960
RankLieutenant colonel
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José María Lemus López (22 July 1911 – 31 March 1993) was president of El Salvador from 14 September 1956 to 26 October 1960. Before becoming a president, he served as an undersecretary of defense and a minister of the interior.

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