Colonel César Yanes Urías (born 24 April 1920)[1][2] is a Salvadoran politician and soldier who was a member of the Junta of Government, that ruled the country from 26 October 1960 until 25 January 1961.[3] He was a member of the Salvadoran naval forces.[4] He turned 100 on 24 April 2020.[5]
Colonel César Yanes Urías | |
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![]() César in 1960's | |
Member of the Junta of Government | |
In office 26 October 1960 – 25 January 1961 | |
Personal details | |
Born | César Yanes Urías 24 April 1920 El Salvador |
Occupation | Politician, soldier 1954–1965 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Salvadoran Navy |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | 1960 Salvadoran coup d'état |
References
edit- ^ Períodos presidenciales y constituciones federales y políticas de El Salvador (in Spanish). Ministerio de Educación, Dirección de Publicaciones. 1980. p. 22.
- ^ "El Salvador: Preventive Coup". Time. 7 November 1960.
- ^ "El Salvador - Rulers". Rulers.org.
- ^ "La Fuerza Naval celebra LXVII años de fundación y éxitos". 11 October 2018.
- ^ "Don César Yanes de 100 años de edad ya recibió su primera dosis de la vacuna contra el #COVID19". Gobierno de El Salvador on X. Retrieved 24 April 2024.