Harmodio Arias Madrid Explained

Harmodio Arias Madrid
Order:President of Panama
Term Start1:3 January 1931
Term End1:16 January 1931
Deputy1:Presidential designates
Ricardo Alfaro
Carlos Laureano López
Eduardo Chiari
Predecessor1:Florencio Harmodio Arosemena
Successor1:Ricardo Alfaro
Term Start2:5 June 1932
Term End2:1 October 1936
Deputy2:Presidential designates
Domingo Díaz Arosemena
Carlos W. Muller
José de Obaldía Jované
Enrique A. Jiménez
Ricado A. Morales
Miguel Ángel Grimaldo
Predecessor2:Ricardo Alfaro
Successor2:Juan Demóstenes Arosemena
Birth Date:3 July 1886

Harmodio Arias Madrid (3 July 1886  - 23 December 1962)[1] was a Panamanian politician. He served as acting President of Panama in January 1931 and again from 5 June 1932, to 1 October 1936, after winning the 1932 presidential election.

Family

His brother Arnulfo Arias was president on three occasions.

Harmodio's son, Roberto was a diplomat and politician who married the English ballerina Margot Fonteyn.

Presidency

Madrid originally assumed the presidency after the 1931 coup d'etat against sitting president Florencio Harmodio Arosemena. However, soon after, he was replaced by Ricardo J. Alfaro. However, he returned to office after winning the popular vote in 1932.

During his presidency, he founded the University of Panamá.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Arias Madrid, Harmodio (1886–1962) | Encyclopedia.com. 19 November 2021. www.encyclopedia.com.
  2. Book: Madrid, Harmodio Arias . The Panama Canal: A Study in International Law and Diplomacy . 1911 . Imp. por Prensa Moderna Impresores . en.