Harmodio Arias Madrid

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arias and the second or maternal family name is Madrid.
Harmodio Arias Madrid
President of Panama
In office
3 January 1931 – 16 January 1931
DeputyPresidential designates
Ricardo Alfaro
Carlos Laureano López
Eduardo Chiari
Preceded byFlorencio Harmodio Arosemena
Succeeded byRicardo Alfaro
In office
5 June 1932 – 1 October 1936
DeputyPresidential designates
Domingo Díaz Arosemena
Carlos W. Muller
José de Obaldía Jované
Enrique A. Jiménez
Ricado A. Morales
Miguel Ángel Grimaldo
Preceded byRicardo Alfaro
Succeeded byJuan Demóstenes Arosemena
Personal details
Born(1886-07-03)3 July 1886
Penonomé, Coclé Province, Panama
Died23 December 1962(1962-12-23) (aged 76)
Panama City, Florida, U.S.

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.

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. ^ "Arias Madrid, Harmodio (1886–1962) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Madrid, Harmodio Arias (1911). The Panama Canal: A Study in International Law and Diplomacy. Imp. por Prensa Moderna Impresores.
Political offices
Preceded by President of Panama
1931 		Succeeded by
Preceded by President of Panama
1932–1936 		Succeeded by


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