Isaías Medina Angarita
Isaías Medina | |
|---|---|
| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 5 May 1941 – 18 October 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Eleazar López Contreras |
| Succeeded by | Rómulo Betancourt |
| Minister of War and Navy | |
| In office 1 March 1936 – 4 May 1941 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 July 1897 San Cristóbal, Venezuela |
| Died | 15 September 1953 (aged 56) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | Venezuelan Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Irma Felizola (1914-1994) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Venezuela |
| Branch/service | Venezuelan Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1941 |
| Rank | General |
Isaías Medina Angarita (6 July 1897 – 15 September 1953) was a Venezuelan military and politician who served as President of Venezuela from 1941 until 1945, during World War II. He followed the path of his predecessor Eleazar López Contreras, and contributed to gradual democratization and liberalization in Venezuela. He was overthrown in the 1945 Venezuelan coup d'état.