Tomás Romero Pereira
Tomás Romero Pereira (October 4, 1886[1] – August 12, 1982[2]) was President of Paraguay from May 4, 1954, to August 15, 1954.
Tomás Romero Pereira | |
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 Romero in 1954 | |
| 41st President of Paraguay | |
| In office May 4, 1954 – August 15, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Federico Chaves |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Stroessner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1886 |
| Died | August 12, 1982 (aged 95) |
Associated with the Colorado Party and General Alfredo Stroessner
He was a member of the Colorado Party. He came to power as a result of a military coup, led by General Alfredo Stroessner, which began on May 4, 1954, and lasted for three days.
President of Paraguay
As a compromise between the military who led the coup and the Colorado Party who was in power, he took office May 8, 1954. An election was held on July 11, 1954, with Stroessner as the sole candidate.
Resignation
On August 15, 1954, Romero handed over the presidency to Alfredo Stroessner who then became the dictator of Paraguay for 35 years. Afterwards, he held various ministerial posts under Stroessner, including head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, until in 1956 he was replaced by Edgar Ynsfrán.
Death
He died on 12 August 1982 at the age of 95.
References
- Truhart, Peter (1996). International Directory of Foreign Ministers, 1589-1989: Supplement, 1945-1995. ISBN 9783598112768.
- "Tomás Romero Pereira". ABC Color. November 6, 2005.
