Anastasio Somoza García
February 1, 1896 – September 29, 1956
Nicaraguan general who headed the National Guard, had Sandino killed and founded the Somoza family dictatorship, ruling until his assassination in 1956.
Offices held
2 terms, Jan 1, 1937 – Sep 29, 1956
Preceded by
Carlos Alberto Brenes Succeeded by
Luis Somoza Debayle
Carlos Alberto Brenes Succeeded by
Luis Somoza Debayle
2 terms
- Jan 1, 1937 – May 1, 1947 Preceded by Carlos Alberto Brenes Succeeded by Leonardo Argüello Barreto
- May 7, 1950 – Sep 29, 1956 Preceded by Víctor Manuel Román y Reyes Succeeded by Luis Somoza Debayle
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Family
Anastasio Somoza García
