Biographies of Honduras

Learn about the biographies and lives of the most important historical and current figures in Honduras.

Biography of Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah

He is a politician and businessman in the construction industry. He served as the mayor of Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras from 2014 to 2022.

Biography of Carlos Hartling

The music maestro made the musical arrangements of the National Anthem of Honduras at the request of the then president Manuel Bonilla.

Biography of Augusto C. Coello

The poet is the author of the lyrics to the National Anthem of Honduras (1915). In 1930 he was president of the First Congress of Journalists of Honduras.

Biography of Florencio Xatruch

Florencio Xatruch Villagra was a Honduran lawyer, military officer, and politician, considered a Central American hero. He was President of Honduras in 1871.

Governors and Presidents of Honduras

List of Governors, Heads of State and Presidents who have been in office in Honduras from the year 1824 to 2026.

Biography of Ramón Rosa

Ramon Rosa was an eloquent writer and speaker who excelled in the genre of essays and biography, he is recognized as the main promoter of the Liberal Reform in Honduras.

Biography of Froylan Turcios

Honduran poet, narrator, editor, anthologist and journalist, considered one of the most important Honduran intellectuals of the 20th century.

Biography of Alfonso Guillén Zelaya

He was a fierce journalist who fought against the interests of transnational corporations.

Biography of Francisco Morazán

Francisco Morazán became a martyr and a symbol of the Republic of Central America. He gave his life, albeit unsuccessfully, trying to preserve the union of these countries.

Biography of José Trinidad Reyes

Father José Trinidad Reyes y Sevilla is one of the heroes of Honduras and founder of the Autonomous University of Honduras (UNAH).

Biography of José Cecilio Díaz del Valle

A man of moderate ideas, he fervently believed in the right of peoples to obtain their freedom and in socio-political changes.

Biography of Dionisio de Herrera

First Head of State of Honduras, he created the first political division of Honduras, and promulgated the first Political Constitution of the Republic.

Biography of cacique Lempira

He was a war captain of the Lenca people, who fought against the Spanish during the 1530s.

From a young age, he displayed great courage and felt a deep love for his people, his land, his laws, and his customs.

Biography of José Trinidad Cabañas

He is considered a national hero and one of the most honored people in the history of Honduras.