Coup
Leads a coup against President Sacasa
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Anastasio Somoza Garcia Biography and Timeline
Follow Anastasio Somoza Garcia through 6 dated historical records for Nicaragua.
Anastasio Somoza Garcia, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1936–1956Years on this page
1936
1937
President of Nicaragua
Appointed President of Nicaragua, 1st term
Role range: 1937-1947
1950
Constitution of Nicaragua
Establishes a dictatorship
Role range: 1950-1956
President of Nicaragua
Appointed President of Nicaragua, 2nd term
Role range: 1950-1956
1956
Assassination of Anastasio Somoza Garcia
Somoza Garcia is assassinated, succeeded in office by his sons Luis & Anastasio
Role range: 1950-1956
Death of Anastasio Somoza Garcia
Death of Anastasio Somoza Garcia, assassinated
Role range: 1950-1956
Records, sources and methodology
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