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Policarpo Paz García
President of Honduras from 1978 to 1982 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Policarpo Juan Paz García (7 December 1932 – 16 April 2000) was a Honduran military leader who served as President of Honduras from 7 August 1978 until 27 January 1982.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Paz and the second or maternal family name is García.
Quick Facts 46th President of Honduras, Preceded by ...
Policarpo Paz García | |
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46th President of Honduras | |
In office 7 August 1978 – 27 January 1982 | |
Preceded by | Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (Head of State) |
Succeeded by | Roberto Suazo Córdova |
Military of Honduras | |
In office 7 August 1978 – 27 January 1980 | |
Preceded by | Juan Alberto Melgar Castro |
Succeeded by | Gustavo Álvarez Martínez |
Personal details | |
Born | Policarpo Juan Paz García (1932-12-07)7 December 1932 Goascorán, Honduras |
Died | 16 April 2000(2000-04-16) (aged 67) Tegucigalpa, Honduras |
Political party | Military |
Spouse | Carlota Márquez de Paz García |
Alma mater | Escuela Militar de Honduras |
Profession | Physician, Politician |
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