Luis Batres Juarros
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Luis Batres Juarros or Luis Batres y Juarros (New Guatemala de la Asunción 7 May 1802 – 17 June 1862) was an influential conservative Guatemalan politician during the regime of General Rafael Carrera. Member of the Aycinena clan, was in charge of writing most of the legislation that was enacted during this period.[1] The liberal historians portray him as a villain in a despotic and tyrannical government headed by illiterate Raca Carraca - Rafael Carrera - who was taking each and every one of Batres recommendations since he was considered infallible;[2][3][4] However, research conducted between 1980 and 2010 has shown a more objective biography of both Batres and Rafael Carrera and show that it was in fact Carrera who had the reins of the Conservative government.[5][6][7]
Luis Batres Juarros | |
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Guatemala City Mayor | |
In office 1845–1846 | |
President | Rafael Carrera |
Counsellor of State Republic of Guatemala | |
In office 1847–1860 | |
President | Rafael Carrera |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-05-07)7 May 1802 Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción |
Died | 17 June 1862(1862-06-17) (aged 60) |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Adelaida García Granados y Zavala[Note 1] |
Children | María Gertrudis, Mercedes, Trinidad and Luis González de Batres y García Granados |
Alma mater | Pontifical University of San Carlos Borromeo |
Occupation | politician |