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Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 16 February 1846. [1] Eugenio Aguilar ran unopposed and was elected by the legislature. [1] He started governing as president-elect on 21 February 1846, before formally taking office on 21 July. [2]
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Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 16 February 1846. [1] Eugenio Aguilar ran unopposed and was elected by the legislature. [1] He started governing as president-elect on 21 February 1846, before formally taking office on 21 July. [2]
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| Eugenio Aguilar | Liberal | |
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