Céleo Arias

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Carlos Céleo Arias López
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President of Honduras
In office
July 26, 1872 – January 13, 1874
Preceded byJosé María Medina
Succeeded byPonciano Leiva
Personal details
BornFebruary 2, 1835
Goascorán, State of Honduras, Federal Republic of Central America
DiedMay 28, 1890(1890-05-28) (aged 55)
Comayagua, Honduras

Carlos Céleo Arias López (1835–1890) was President of Honduras from 26 July 1872 until 13 January 1874. His presidency was dominated by the invasion of Honduras by both Guatemala and El Salvador. In spite of putting a strong resistance Arias was forced to give up the presidency in Comayagua.