Aristides Royo

President of Panama

Aristides Royo Sánchez (born August 14, 1940) is a Panamanian politician. He was President of Panama from October 11, 1978.[1] He was pressured by the military to resign on July 31, 1982.

Aristides Royo
President of Panama
In office
October 11, 1978 – July 31, 1982
Vice PresidentRicardo de la Espriella (1978–1982)
Preceded byDemetrio B. Lakas
Succeeded byRicardo de la Espriella
Personal details
Born
Aristides Royo Sánchez

(1940-08-14) August 14, 1940 (age 83)
La Chorrera, Panama
Political partyDemocratic Revolutionary Party
Alma materUniversity of Salamanca
OccupationPolitician, Lawyer

References change

  1. "Look back at the Britannica Calendar of Events to find out what happened in the year 1978:". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 16 January 2011.