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 | |
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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 San Pedro Sula, Honduras | (aged 57)
Nationality | Honduran |
Political party | Military |
Spouse(s) | Nora Gúnera de Melgar |
Profession | Military, Politician |
Melgar Castro died in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on 2 December 1987 from a heart attack, aged 57.[1]
References
- ↑ Juan Alberto Melgar Castro, General, 52. 4 December 1987. https://www.nytimes.com/1987/12/04/obituaries/juan-alberto-melgar-castro-general-52.html. Retrieved 21 September 2011.