David Joaquín Guzmán

David Joaquín Guzmán (1843–1927) was a Salvadoran polymath, making contributions in science, and archeology, and as a museum curator and educator.

That same year, when treating the epidemic of smallpox in some areas of the country, Guzmán headed the state campaign of vaccination.

In 1875, Guzmán and Darío González organized an expedition of geological investigation into residues of the Los Frailes River, southwest of Ilobasco.

In 1886 Guzmán returned to politics, elected deputy to the Constituent National Assembly summoned by Francisco Menéndez.

In the Constituent Assembly, Guzmán promoted passage of legislation supporting the liberal principles adopted during his early European travels and studies.

In 1916, Guzmán won a literary contest, summoned by the state under president Carlos Melendez, to create an Oration to the Salvadoran Flag.