Juan Alberto Melgar Castro

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.


Juan Alberto Melgar
President of Honduras
In office
22 April 1975 – 7 August 1978
Preceded byOswaldo López Arellano
Succeeded byPolicarpo Paz García
Personal details
Born
Juan Alberto Melgar Castro

(1930-06-20)20 June 1930
Marcala, Honduras
Died2 December 1987(1987-12-02) (aged 57)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
NationalityHonduran
Political partyMilitary
Spouse(s)Nora Gúnera de Melgar
ProfessionMilitary, Politician

Melgar Castro died in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on 2 December 1987 from a heart attack, aged 57.[1]

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