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.
He was named Minister of Foreign Relations in 1855.
He and Tomas Martinez co-founded a Junta government in which they both ran Nicaragua as Presidents.
He was born in Leon.
Both he and Daniel Ortega have served as the President of Nicaragua.
