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Carlos G. Camacho
Guamanian dentist and politician (1924–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carlos Garcia Camacho (November 16, 1924 – December 6, 1979) was a Guamanian politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as the last appointed Governor of Guam from 1969 to 1971 and the first elected Governor of Guam from 1971 to 1975.[1][2]
Quick Facts The Honorable, 7th Appointed and 1st Governor of Guam ...
Carlos G. Camacho | |
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7th Appointed and 1st Governor of Guam | |
In office January 4, 1971 – January 6, 1975 | |
Lieutenant | Kurt Moylan |
Preceded by | Himself (Appointed) |
Succeeded by | Ricardo Bordallo |
In office July 20, 1969 – January 4, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Manuel Flores Leon Guerrero |
Succeeded by | Himself (Territorial) |
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Born | Carlos Garcia Camacho (1924-11-16)November 16, 1924 Agana (now Hagåtña), Guam |
Died | December 6, 1979(1979-12-06) (aged 55) Tamuning, Guam |
Political party | Republican Party of Guam |
Spouse(s) | Lourdes Duenas Perez (1955–1979) (his death) |
Children | 7 (including Felix and Mary) |
Alma mater | Aquinas College Marquette University |
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Camacho died on December 6, 1979 in Tamunimg, Guam from a heart attack, aged 55.