Juan Alberto Melgar Castro

Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (20 June 1930 – 2 December 1987) was an army officer in the Honduran military who served as the head of state of Honduras from 22 April 1975 to 7 August 1978, when he was removed from power by others in the military.

Juan Alberto Melgar
President of Honduras
In office
22 April 1975  7 August 1978
Preceded byOswaldo López Arellano
Succeeded byPolicarpo Paz García
Personal details
Born
Juan Alberto Melgar Castro

(1930-06-20)20 June 1930
Marcala, Honduras
Died2 December 1987(1987-12-02) (aged 57)
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Political partyMilitary
SpouseNora Gúnera de Melgar
ProfessionMilitary, Politician
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