Anastasio Somoza García
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Summary
Anastasio Somoza García was born on February 1, 1896[1], in San Marcos[2]. He died on September 29, 1956[3], in Ancón[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,728 views/month, #7,019 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Managua[7], Managua General Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Salvadora Debayle[9]
- Child: Anastasio Somoza Debayle[10], Luis Somoza Debayle[11], Lillian Somoza Debayle[12], José R. Somoza[13]
- Country of citizenship: Nicaragua[14]
- Position held: President of Nicaragua[15]
- Educated at: Peirce College[16]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Family: Somoza family[20]
- Member of political party: Nationalist Liberal Party[21]
- Killed by: Rigoberto López Pérez[22]
- Commons category: Anastasio Somoza García[23]
- Military, police or special rank: general[24]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[25]
- Given name: Anastasio[26]
- Manner of death: homicide[27]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[29]
- Name in native language: Anastasio Somoza García[30]
- Second family name in Spanish name: García[31]
- Military unit: Nicaraguan National Guard[32]
Why It Matters
Anastasio Somoza García has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Anastasio Somoza García born?
Anastasio Somoza García's place of birth was San Marcos[2].
Where did Anastasio Somoza García die?
Anastasio Somoza García died in Ancón[4].
Who was Anastasio Somoza García married to?
Anastasio Somoza García's spouses include Salvadora Debayle[9].
What did Anastasio Somoza García do for work?
Anastasio Somoza García worked as a politician[5].
Where did Anastasio Somoza García go to school?
Anastasio Somoza García was educated at Peirce College[16].
What awards did Anastasio Somoza García receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17].