# Marco Aurelio Robles

_(1905-1990) President of Panama_

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> Marco Aurelio Robles Méndez (8 November 1905, in Aguadulce – 14 April 1990, in Miami) was President of Panama from October 1, 1964 to September 30, 1968. He studied at the University of Panama and at the Sorbonne. Before his presidency, he served on diplomatic missions in France and United Kingdom and also as Minister of Justice (1960–1964).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 November 1905 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Aguadulce ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P19))
- **Died:** 19 April 1990 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P570))
- **Place of death:** Miami ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Panama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P106))
- **Political party:** National Liberal Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P102))
- **Education:** University of Panama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P69))
- **Positions held:** ambassador of Panama to the United Kingdom; President of Panama ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303#P39))

## About

Robles was the cousin of his predecessor, Roberto Francisco Chiari.

On April 16, 1990, he died in Miami from a long illness.

## Questions

**When was Marco Aurelio Robles born?**  
Marco Aurelio Robles was born on 8 November 1905 in Aguadulce.

**What positions has Marco Aurelio Robles held?**  
Positions held by Marco Aurelio Robles include: ambassador of Panama to the United Kingdom; President of Panama.

**Where did Marco Aurelio Robles study?**  
Marco Aurelio Robles was educated at University of Panama.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Marco Aurelio Robles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Aurelio_Robles) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q880303](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q880303) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Marco Aurelio Robles". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/marco-aurelio-robles. Retrieved 8 November 2026.