
Honduran politician and businessman (born 1952)
1952 — present
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Profession
Honduran politician and businessman (born 1952)
Born
September 20, 1952
Age
~74 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
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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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
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
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
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Respect.
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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