Juan Alberto Melgar Castro

General Juan Alberto Melgar
President of Honduras
In office 22 April 1975 – 7 August 1978
Preceded by	Oswaldo López Arellano
Succeeded by	Policarpo Paz García
Personal details
Born	Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (1930-06-20)20 June 1930 Marcala, Honduras
Died	2 December 1987(1987-12-02) (aged 57) San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Nationality	Honduran
Political party	Military
Spouse(s)	Nora Gúnera de Melgar
Profession	Military, Politician

Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (20 June 1930 – 2 December 1987) was a Honduran military officer. He was the head of state of Honduras from 22 April 1975 to 7 August 1978. He was removed from power by others in the military.

Melgar Castro died in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on 2 December 1987 from a heart attack, aged 57.^[1]

References

1. "Juan Alberto Melgar Castro, General, 52". New York Times. AP. 4 December 1987. Retrieved 21 September 2011.