José Santos Zelaya Timeline of Events

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José Santos Zelaya

José Santos Zelaya López was the President of Nicaragua from 25 July 1893 to 21 December 1909.-Early life:He was a son of José María Zelaya Irigoyen, born in Nicaragua, and mistress Juana López Ramírez...

Timeline of Events

1893

7.11.1893

A revolution led by the liberal general and politician, José Santos Zelaya, takes over state power in Nicaragua.

1909

11.18.1909

Two United States warships are sent to Nicaragua after 500 revolutionaries (including two Americans) are executed by order of José Santos Zelaya.

1912

8.14.1912

United States Marines invade Nicaragua to support the U.S.-backed government installed there after José Santos Zelaya had resigned three years earlier.