Career
He began a rebellion against the liberal government of José Santos Zelaya in 1909. Zelaya soon resigned, and in August 1910 the unstable liberal government that succeeded him fell. Estrada became president, and the new conservative government was supported by the United States.
During the conservative regime that followed his presidency for over 15 years, United States marines had a presence in Nicaragua.
Estrada was born and died in Managua. These were José Dolores Estrada Morales, Aurelio, Irineo and himself, who were known as Los Graco in honor to the Roman family.
Irineo in 1899, José Dolores in 1901 and Aurelio in 1903, the last was Generalissimo in the victory of Namasigüe Battle in 1907. All they were progressist and popular mayors, build the Parque Central and plant trees all around the city.
