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Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes

President of Guatemala (1895-1982)

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José Miguel Ramón Ydígoras Fuentes was a Guatemalan military officer and politician who served as the 32nd president of Guatemala from 1958 to March 1963. He was also the main challenger to Jacobo Árbenz during the 1950 presidential election. Ydígoras previously served as the governor of the province of San Marcos.

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Born
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Place of birth
Retalhuleu wd
Died
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Place of death
Guatemala City wd
Citizenship
Guatemala wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
National Democratic Reconciliation Party wd
Education
Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala) wd
Spouse
María Teresa Laparra de Ydígoras wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Guatemala (2 March 1958 – 31 March 1963)

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1972)
  • Order of the Liberator General San Martín
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Quetzal

Questions

When was Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes born?
Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes was born on 17 October 1895 in Retalhuleu.
What positions has Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes held?
Positions held by Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes include: president of Guatemala (1958–1963).
Where did Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes study?
Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes was educated at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q879275 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes 1950.jpg by Gobierno de Guatemala (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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