# Harmodio Arias Madrid

_President of Panama (1886-1962)_

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> Harmodio Arias Madrid 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 3 July 1886 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Penonomé ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P19))
- **Died:** 23 December 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P570))
- **Place of death:** Miami ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Panama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P106))
- **Education:** London School of Economics and Political Science ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Panama (5 June 1932 – 1 October 1936); President of Panama (3 January 1931 – 16 January 1931) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351#P39))

## Questions

**When was Harmodio Arias Madrid born?**  
Harmodio Arias Madrid was born on 3 July 1886 in Penonomé.

**What positions has Harmodio Arias Madrid held?**  
Positions held by Harmodio Arias Madrid include: President of Panama (1932–1936); President of Panama (1931–1931).

**Where did Harmodio Arias Madrid study?**  
Harmodio Arias Madrid was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Harmodio Arias Madrid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmodio_Arias_Madrid) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q708351](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q708351) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Presidente de Panamá Harmodio Arias Madrid.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Presidente_de_Panam%C3%A1_Harmodio_Arias_Madrid.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Harmodio Arias Madrid, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Presidente de Panamá Harmodio Arias Madrid.jpg — Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Harmodio Arias Madrid". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/harmodio-arias-madrid. Retrieved 15 November 2026.