Juan Alberto Melgar Castro
Juan Alberto Melgar | |
|---|---|
| President of Honduras | |
| In office 22 April 1975 – 7 August 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Oswaldo López Arellano |
| Succeeded by | Policarpo Paz García |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Alberto Melgar Castro 20 June 1930 Marcala, Honduras |
| Died | 2 December 1987 (aged 57) San Pedro Sula, Honduras |
| Nationality | Honduran |
| Political party | Military |
| Spouse(s) | Nora Gúnera de Melgar |
| Profession | Military, Politician |
Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (20 June 1930 – 2 December 1987) was a Honduran military officer. He was the head of state of Honduras from 22 April 1975 to 7 August 1978. He was removed from power by others in the military.
Melgar Castro died in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on 2 December 1987 from a heart attack, aged 57.[1]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Juan Alberto Melgar Castro, General, 52". New York Times. AP. 4 December 1987. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
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