Leonardo Argüello Barreto

Politician

1875 – 1947

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Who was Leonardo Argüello Barreto?

Leonardo Argüello Barreto was a Nicaraguan politician who, after several attempts, became the President of Nicaragua in 1947. He served from 1 May to 27 May 1947.

A member of the Nationalist Liberal Party, his presidency was cut short by a Coup d'état orchestrated by the Commander of the National Guard, General Anastasio Somoza García, the true ruler of the country.

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Born
Aug 29, 1875
Died
Dec 15, 1947

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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