Somoza family — Family that maintained political control of Nicaragua for more than 40 years. The dynasty s founder, Anastasio Somoza García (1896–1956), became head of Nicaragua s army in 1933 and, after deposing the elected president in 1936, ruled the country … Universalium
Somoza Debayle, Anastasio — ▪ president of Nicaragua byname Tachito Somoza born Dec. 5, 1925, León, Nicaragua died Sept. 17, 1980, Asunción, Paraguay third member of the Somoza dynasty to be president of Nicaragua (1967–79), who was also commander in chief of the… … Universalium
family — /fam euh lee, fam lee/, n., pl. families, adj. n. 1. parents and their children, considered as a group, whether dwelling together or not. 2. the children of one person or one couple collectively: We want a large family. 3. the spouse and children … Universalium
Somoza, Anastasio — ▪ president of Nicaragua in full Anastasio Somoza García , byname Tacho born Feb. 1, 1896, San Marcos, Nicaragua died Sept. 29, 1956, Ancón, Panama Canal Zone soldier politician who was dictator of Nicaragua for 20 years. Preferring the … Universalium
Family dictatorship — A family dictatorship, in political science terms a personalistic regime, is a form of dictatorship that operates much like an absolute monarchy, yet occurs in a nominally republican state. That is to say, the key leader is a president or prime… … Wikipedia
Somoza Debayle, Luis — ▪ president of Nicaragua born Nov. 18, 1922 died April 13, 1967, Managua, Nicaragua president of Nicaragua (1956–63), successor to his father, Anastasio Somoza Debayle (Somoza Debayle, Anastasio), who had been assassinated. Luis Somoza also … Universalium
Anastasio Somoza Debayle — Hope Portocarrero and Anastasio Somoza President of Nicaragua In office 1 December … Wikipedia
Anastasio Somoza García — Somoza (left) Perón President of Nicaragua In office 1 January 1937 – 1 May 1947 … Wikipedia
Lillian Somoza Debayle — Lillian Ada de la Cruz Somoza Debayle. Conocida entre su familia como Lilly. (n. 3 de mayo de 1921, León, Nicaragua m. 14 de mayo del 2003, Washington DC, Estados Unidos). Hija de Anastasio Somoza García y Salvadora Debayle de Somoza, esposa de… … Wikipedia Español
Luis Somoza Debayle — (November 18, 1922 ndash; April 13, 1967) was the fortieth president of Nicaragua from 1956 ndash;1963, but was effectively dictator of the country from 1956 until his death. He was born in León.Following the assassination of his father,… … Wikipedia
