Carlos Funes
President of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014
1959 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
President of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014
Born
October 18, 1959
Died
2025 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, journalist
NicaraguaBorn in San SalvadorDied in Managua
1959
Born in San Salvador (1959-10-18)
1994
AwardMaria Moors Cabot Prizes
2009
PositionPresident of El Salvador (2009–2014)
2025
Died in Managua
About
Carlos Mauricio Funes Cartagena was a Salvadoran politician and journalist who served as the 79th president of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014. Funes won the 2009 presidential election as the candidate of the left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN).
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Who is Carlos Funes?+
Carlos Mauricio Funes Cartagena was a Salvadoran politician and journalist who served as the 79th president of El Salvador from 2009 to 2014. Funes won the 2009 presidential election as the candidate of the left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN).
What does the name Carlos mean?+
The name Carlos means "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carlos Funes born?+
Carlos Funes was born on October 18, 1959.
When did Carlos Funes die?+
Carlos Funes died in 2025, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.
The name Carlos is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Carlos
Carlos — October 18, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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