Background
CASTAÑEDA CASTRO, Salvador was born on August 6, 1888 in Cojutepeque, El Salvador.
army officer President of El Salvador
CASTAÑEDA CASTRO, Salvador was born on August 6, 1888 in Cojutepeque, El Salvador.
Graduated Escuela Politécnica Militar.
Director, Escuela Politécnica Militar, 1931. Minister of the interior, 193134. Appointed by Partido Unificación as candidate for the presidency.
1944, elected President, 1945. Member several clubs, Masons. Has several children.
Entered Salvadoran army in 1905, promoted to brigadier general in 1929. Appointed by Partido Unificación as candidate for the presidency. 1944, elected President, 1945.
Member several clubs, Masons.