However, in 1855, the American filibuster William Walker installed himself as President of Nicaragua and revoked the charter of the Accessory Transit Company and then assumed its assets.
It is the birthplace of the President Daniel Ortega and of Miguel Cardinal Obando Bravo.
Originally named Espino Blanco, the town was renamed San Dionisio in honor of Dionisio de Herrera, former President of Nicaragua.
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José Laureano Pineda Ugarte (Rivas 4 July 1802 – † 17 September 1853) was the 26th and 29th President (then called Supreme Director) of Nicaragua from 5 May to 11 August 1851, as dissident from 4 August, and from 11 November 1851 to 1 April 1853.
Anastasio Somoza Debayle, Nicaraguan president (1st term: 1967–1972, 2nd term: 1974–1979); overthrown by the Sandinistas.
While working here he met with General Somoza while the President of Nicaragua Sacasa held discussions with rebel leader Augusto César Sandino.
Nazario Escoto, Nicaraguan politician and President of Nicaragua
He was a relative of Enrique Bolaños, 82nd President of Nicaragua, as well as of both parents of his wife Lila T. Abaunza, First Lady of Nicaragua.