Antonio Guzmán Fernández
President of the Dominican Republic (1911-1982)
Silvestre Antonio Guzmán Fernández (February 12, 1911 – July 4, 1982), best known as Antonio Guzmán, was a Dominican businessman and a politician. He was the 46th President of the Dominican Republic, from 1978 to 1982.
Antonio Guzmán | |
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46th President of the Dominican Republic | |
In office August 16, 1978 – July 4, 1982 | |
Vice President | Jacobo Majluta Azar |
Preceded by | Joaquín Balaguer |
Succeeded by | Jacobo Majluta |
Personal details | |
Born | February 12, 1911 La Vega, Dominican Republic |
Died | July 4, 1982 (aged 71) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
Cause of death | Suicide by firearm |
Nationality | Dominican |
Political party | Dominican Revolutionary Party |
Spouse(s) | [1] |
Profession | Agronomist, businessman politician |
Christening | May 4, 1911[1] |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Núñez Núñez, Milcíades Humberto (June 1, 2013). "Los Guzmán de Don Antonio (3 de 3)". Cápsulas Genealógicas (in Spanish). Instituto Dominicano de Genealogía. Retrieved August 5, 2014.