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Carlos Castillo Armas

Guatemalan President (1914-1957)

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Carlos Castillo Armas was a Guatemalan military officer and politician who was the 28th president of Guatemala, serving from 1954 to 1957 after taking power in a coup d'état. A member of the far-right National Liberation Movement (MLN) party, his authoritarian government was closely allied with the United States.

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Born
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Place of birth
Quetzaltenango wd
Died
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Place of death
Guatemala City wd
Citizenship
Guatemala wd
Occupation
politician, military personnel, military officer wd
Political party
National Liberation Movement wd
Education
Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala) wd
Spouse
Odilia Palomo Paíz wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Guatemala (1 September 1954 – 26 July 1957)
  • president of Guatemala (7 July 1954 – 26 July 1957)
  • president

Awards wd

  • Mentioned in Despatches (1946)
  • Medal of Military Merit (1948)

Questions

When was Carlos Castillo Armas born?
Carlos Castillo Armas was born on 4 November 1914 in Quetzaltenango.
What positions has Carlos Castillo Armas held?
Positions held by Carlos Castillo Armas include: president of Guatemala (1954–1957); president of Guatemala (1954–1957); president.
Where did Carlos Castillo Armas study?
Carlos Castillo Armas was educated at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Carlos Castillo Armas · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q468224 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Carlos Castillo Armas (LOC 98512008, low-res).jpg by Associated Press for LIFE (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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