# Revolutionary Government Junta of El Salvador

> Three military dictatorships in El Salvador

**Wikidata**: [Q1058918](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1058918)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Government_Junta_of_El_Salvador)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/revolutionary-government-junta-of-el-salvador

## Summary
The Revolutionary Government Junta of El Salvador was a military-led government established in 1979 to lead the country through a period of political transition. It was dissolved in 1982 after the adoption of a new constitution. This entity is classified as a government and represents a transitional regime composed of three military leaders.

## Key Facts
- Established on **October 15, 1979**.
- Officially dissolved on **May 2, 1982**.
- Classified as a **government** entity.
- Composed of **three military dictatorships**.
- Also known as: エルサルバドルの革命臨時政府, 革命执政委员会, 萨尔瓦多革命政府军政府, 革命執政委員會, 薩爾瓦多革命政府軍政府.
- Has a **VIAF ID**: 131095676.
- Has an **IDRef ID**: 098138715, referenced by Q54919 on 2022-07-06.
- Has a **Freebase ID**: /m/05lz5m, sourced from Q15241312 on 2013-10-28.
- Sitelink count: 10.
- Wikipedia title: Revolutionary Government Junta of El Salvador.
- Wikipedia languages: Czech, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian.
- Wikidata description: Three military dictatorships in El Salvador.
- Topic's main category: Q6264969, referenced by Q8449.
- Related to the class of entities defined as **government** (sitelink count: 205).

## FAQs
### What is the Revolutionary Government Junta of El Salvador?
It was a transitional government formed in 1979, composed of three military leaders. It governed El Salvador until a new constitution was adopted in 1982, leading to its dissolution.

### When was it established and when did it end?
The Junta was established on **October 15, 1979**, and officially dissolved on **May 2, 1982**.

### What is its classification?
It is categorized as a **government** entity.

### What are its aliases in different languages?
It is also known as:
- エルサルバドルの革命臨時政府 (Japanese)
- 革命执政委员会 (Chinese)
- 萨尔瓦多革命政府军政府 (Chinese)
- 革命執政委員會 (Chinese)
- 薩爾瓦多革命政府軍政府 (Chinese)

### What identifiers are associated with it?
It has the following identifiers:
- **VIAF ID**: 131095676
- **IDRef ID**: 098138715
- **Freebase ID**: /m/05lz5m

### What is its significance in the context of El Salvador's history?
It was a pivotal transitional authority during a period of political and social upheaval in El Salvador, preceding the formalization of a civilian government in 1982.

## Why It Matters
The Revolutionary Government Junta of El Salvador played a critical role in the country's political transition during a time of intense civil conflict. Its formation marked a shift from civilian rule to a military-led interim government, aiming to stabilize the country during a period of political unrest. Though short-lived, its actions set the stage for the constitutional reforms that led to the formal end of its authority in 1982. This entity is significant for its role in El Salvador's political history, representing a key transitional phase between military rule and the re-establishment of constitutional governance.

## Notable For
- Being a transitional military government composed of three military leaders.
- Its establishment during a critical period in El Salvador's political history.
- Its role in facilitating a shift to constitutional governance by 1982.
- Its classification as a government entity with multilingual recognition and international identifiers (VIAF, IDRef, Freebase).
- Its short but impactful existence from 1979 to 1982.

## Body

### History
The Revolutionary Government Junta of El Salvador was formed on **October 15, 1979**, during a period of political instability. It was composed of three military leaders who assumed control to guide the country through a transitional phase. This government was dissolved on **May 2, 1982**, following the adoption of a new constitution that marked the return to civilian rule.

### Governance Structure
The Junta was a **military-led government**, representing a temporary shift from civilian rule. It was composed of three military leaders, hence its description as "three military dictatorships in El Salvador." This structure was intended to provide stability during a period of political transition.

### Identifiers and Classifications
- **Instance of**: Government
- **Aliases**: エルサルバドルの革命臨時政府, 革命执政委员会, 萨尔瓦多革命政府军政府, 革命執政委員會, 薩爾瓦多革命政府軍政府
- **VIAF ID**: 131095676
- **IDRef ID**: 098138715
- **Freebase ID**: /m/05lz5m
- **Wikipedia languages**: cs, de, en, es, fr, it, ko, no, pt, ru
- **Wikidata description**: Three military dictatorships in El Salvador
- **Topic's main category**: Q6264969

### International Recognition
The entity is recognized in multiple international knowledge systems:
- Referenced by Q328 (German Wikipedia) for inception date.
- Referenced by Q15241312 (Freebase) for identifier mapping.
- Referenced by Q54919 and Q8449 for IDRef and topic categorization.

### Dissolution and Legacy
The Junta was dissolved on **May 2, 1982**, following the adoption of a new constitution. Its dissolution marked the end of the military-led transitional period and the beginning of a new constitutional era in El Salvador.

### Related Projects and Context
- Sitelink count: 10
- Connected to the broader class of **governments** (sitelink count: 205)
- Categorized under Q6264969 (topic's main category)

### Notable Classifications
- Government
- Military junta
- Transitional authority
- 1979–1982 El Salvador political history

This entity is a key reference point for understanding the political transitions in El Salvador during the late 20th century, particularly in the context of military rule and the shift to constitutional governance.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013