Tomás Romero Pereira

Tomás Romero Pereira (October 4, 1886[1] – August 12, 1982 ) was President of Paraguay from May 5, 1954 to August 15, 1954.

For the town in Paraguay, see Tomás Romero Pereira, Paraguay.
His Excellency

Tomás Romero Pereira
41st President of Paraguay
In office
May 5, 1954 – Aug.15, 1954
Preceded byFederico Chávez
Succeeded byAlfredo Stroessner
Personal details
Born(1886-10-04)October 4, 1886
DiedAugust 12, 1982(1982-08-12) (aged 95)
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Romero and the second or maternal family name is Pereira.

Associated with the Colorado Party and General Alfredo Stroessner

He was a member of the Colorado Party. He came to power as a result of a military coup, led by General Alfredo Stroessner, which began on May 4, 1954, and lasted for three days.

President of Paraguay

As a compromise between the military who led the coup and the Colorado Party who was in power, he took office May 8, 1954. An election was held on July 11, 1954, with Stroessner as the sole candidate.

Resignation

On August 15, 1954, Romero handed over the presidency to Alfredo Stroessner who then became the dictator of Paraguay for 35 years.

Death

He died on 12 August 1982 at the age of 95.

References
  1. Truhart, Peter (1996). International Directory of Foreign Ministers, 1589-1989: Supplement, 1945-1995. ISBN 9783598112768.
Political offices
Preceded by
Federico Chávez		 President of Paraguay
May 5, 1954 – August 15, 1954		 Succeeded by
Alfredo Stroessner



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