Harmodio_Arias_Madrid

Harmodio Arias Madrid

Harmodio Arias Madrid

President of Panama in 1931 and from 1932 to 1936

Harmodio Arias Madrid (3 July 1886 – 23 December 1962)[1] was a Panamanian politician. He served as acting President of Panama in January 1931 and again from 5 June 1932, to 1 October 1936, after winning the 1932 presidential election.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arias and the second or maternal family name is Madrid.
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Family

His brother Arnulfo Arias was president on three occasions.

Harmodio's son, Roberto was a diplomat and politician who married the English ballerina Margot Fonteyn.

Presidency

Madrid originally assumed the presidency after the 1931 coup d'etat against sitting president Florencio Harmodio Arosemena. However, soon after, he was replaced by Ricardo J. Alfaro. However, he returned to office after winning the popular vote in 1932.

During his presidency, he founded the University of Panamá.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Arias Madrid, Harmodio (1886–1962) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Madrid, Harmodio Arias (1911). The Panama Canal: A Study in International Law and Diplomacy. Imp. por Prensa Moderna Impresores.
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