Legitimist Party (Nicaragua)
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The Legitimist Party was a conservative Nicaraguan political party in the 19th century. The power base of the Legitimist Party was in the city of Granada
. The Legitimists were opposed to the Democrats
. After several years of civil war between the Legitimists and the Democrats
, a provisional government was established in June 1857 which had as its joint leaders the legitimist Tomás Martínez
and the democrat Máximo Jerez
.
The Nicaraguan Conservative Party
defines itself as a continuation of the Legitimist Party and traces its history back to PLs foundation in 1823.
Granada, Nicaragua
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 110,326 , it is Nicaragua's fourth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically...
. The Legitimists were opposed to the Democrats
Democratic Party (Nicaragua)
The Democratic Party was a Nicaraguan political party in the 19th century. The power base of the liberal Democratic Party was in the city of León...
. After several years of civil war between the Legitimists and the Democrats
Democratic Party (Nicaragua)
The Democratic Party was a Nicaraguan political party in the 19th century. The power base of the liberal Democratic Party was in the city of León...
, a provisional government was established in June 1857 which had as its joint leaders the legitimist Tomás Martínez
Tomás Martínez
Tomás Martínez Guerrero was the President of Nicaragua between 15 November 1857 and 1 March 1867. From 24 June 1857 to 19 October or 15 November 1857, he acted jointly as the 34th President in a dual Junta with the Liberal Máximo Jerez formed on 23 January.Born in Nagarote, he was put in power by...
and the democrat Máximo Jerez
Máximo Jerez
Máximo Jerez Tellería was a politician, lawyer and military leader in 19th century Nicaragua.He is considered he the greatest Liberal political thinker in Nicaraguan history...
.
The Nicaraguan Conservative Party
Conservative Party of Nicaragua
The Conservative Party is a conservative political party in Nicaragua.The party's colour is green and its emblem is a torch of freedom in a circle. Its slogan is “Dios, Orden, Justicia” , often depicted on the three sides of a triangle.-History:The conservative party is the oldest currently...
defines itself as a continuation of the Legitimist Party and traces its history back to PLs foundation in 1823.
Sources
- http://jrscience.wcp.muohio.edu/FieldCourses00/PapersCostaRicaArticles/CostaRicain1856.Defeating.html
- http://www.rutahsa.com/nica-05.html
- http://experts.about.com/e/l/le/Legitimists.htm
- http://www.idea.int/publications/pp_americas/upload/Completo08082005.pdf