1. Juan Nepomuceno Fernandez Lindo y Zelaya, generally known as Juan Lindo, was a conservative Central American politician, provisional president of the Republic of El Salvador from 1841 to 1842, and President of the Republic of Honduras from 1847 to 1852.
Juan Lindo was one of the promoters of the annexation of Central America to the Mexican Empire of Agustin de Iturbide, which he favored over Guatemala.
Juan Lindo was elected deputy to the Legislative Assembly of Honduras in 1826.
Juan Lindo was a deputy to the constituent assembly that was convoked in June 1838, where he represented the Conservative Party.
That day, the constituent assembly declared El Salvador independent of the Central American Federation, and Lindo became president of the now-independent republic, serving until 1 February 1842.
Juan Lindo ordered the establishment of schools in every village and valley of the country with at least 150 inhabitants.
Juan Lindo ordered the local authorities fined if they did not establish the schools and require attendance.
Felipe Bustillo, who had taken over government functions from Juan Lindo, fled to Copan, and Juan Lindo resumed the presidency.
Guardiola later revolted against Juan Lindo, but was defeated and went into voluntary exile.
Juan Lindo signed an alliance with Salvadoran president Doroteo Vasconcelos to declare war on the government of Guatemala, headed by Rafael Carrera.
Juan Lindo retired from politics and established himself in the city of Gracias, department of Lempira, where he died in 1857.