Demetrio B. Lakas
President of Panama (1925–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lakas and the second or maternal family name is Bahas.
Demetrio Basilio Lakas Bahas (August 29, 1925 – November 2, 1999) was the 27th President of Panama from December 19, 1969 to October 11, 1978.
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Demetrio B. Lakas | |
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27th President of Panama | |
In office December 19, 19691 – October 11, 1978 | |
Vice President | Arturo Sucre (1972–1975) Gerardo González Vernaza |
Preceded by | José María Pinilla2 |
Succeeded by | Aristides Royo |
Personal details | |
Born | Demetrio Basilio Lakas Bahas (1925-08-29)August 29, 1925 Colón, Panama |
Died | November 2, 1999(1999-11-02) (aged 74) Panama City, Panama |
Nationality | Panama |
Spouse | Elizabeth Fannia Roger de Lakas (m. 1959)[citation needed] |
Children | 1 daughter, 2 sons |
Occupation | Engineer |
1 Lakas began his term in office as the Chairmen of the Provisional Junta of Government. 2 Fábrega was the military Chairmen of the Provisional Junta of Government. | |
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