Manuel Zelaya
Honduran politician and businessman (born 1952)
1952 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Honduran politician and businessman (born 1952)
Born
September 20, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
HondurasBorn in Catacamas
1952
Born in Catacamas (1952-09-20)
2006
PositionPresident of Honduras (2006–2009)
Present
Age ~74
About
José Manuel Zelaya Rosales is a Honduran politician who served as the 35th president of Honduras from 2006 until his forcible removal in the 2009 coup d'état; and as the inaugural first gentleman of Honduras from 2022 until 2026. He is the eldest son of a wealthy businessman, and inherited his father's nickname "Mel". Before entering politics he was involved in his family's logging and timber businesses.
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Who is Manuel Zelaya?+
José Manuel Zelaya Rosales is a Honduran politician who served as the 35th president of Honduras from 2006 until his forcible removal in the 2009 coup d'état; and as the inaugural first gentleman of Honduras from 2022 until 2026. He is the eldest son of a wealthy businessman, and inherited his fathe
What does the name Manuel mean?+
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Manuel Zelaya born?+
Manuel Zelaya was born on September 20, 1952.
Name Meaning
male given name (Μανουήλ)
The name Manuel is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Manuel — September 20, 1952
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Respect.
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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