José Ramón Guizado
José Ramón Guizado Valdés (15 October 1899 – 2 November 1964) was the 17th President of Panama. He belonged to the National Patriotic Coalition (CNP).
José Ramón Guizado | |
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17th President of Panama | |
In office 2 January 1955 – 29 March 1955 | |
Vice President | Ricardo Arias |
Preceded by | José Antonio Remón |
Succeeded by | Ricardo Arias |
Personal details | |
Born | José Ramón Guizado Valdés 15 October 1899 Panama |
Died | 2 November 1964 65) United States | (aged
Nationality | Panamanian |
Political party | National Patriotic Coalition |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Profession | Politician |
He served as Arnulfo Arias' Second Vice President from 1949 to 1951 and Alcibíades Arosemena's First Vice President from 1951 to 1952, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs, a title under which he participated in treaty negotiations directly with the United States.[1]
In 1952, he was elected as José Antonio Remón's running mate. He served as the first Vice President of Panama from 1952 to 1955; he took over as President of Panama following the assassination of his predecessor, and served from January 2, 1955 to March 29, 1955.
Guizado is an alum of Vanderbilt University, having earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the university in 1920.[1] Prior to his political career, Guizado made a fortune as a construction engineer.[1]
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Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Alcibíades Arosemena |
First Vice President of Panama 1952–1955 |
Succeeded by Ricardo Arias |
Preceded by José Antonio Remón |
President of Panama January 1955 – March 1955 |
Succeeded by Ricardo Arias |