Rafael Franco
Rafael Franco | |
|---|---|
| 32nd President of Paraguay | |
| In office February 20, 1936 – August 13, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Eusebio Ayala |
| Succeeded by | Félix Paiva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1896 Asunción |
| Died | September 16, 1973 (aged 76) Asunción |
| Political party | National Revolutionary Party |
| Spouse | Deidamia Solalinde |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Paraguay |
| Branch/service | Paraguayan Army |
| Rank | Colonel (1933) Major General (2011) |
| Battles/wars | Chaco War |
Rafael de la Cruz Franco Ojeda (October 22, 1896 – September 16, 1973) was a Paraguayan military officer, politician and statesman who served as President of Paraguay after the February Revolution, from February 20, 1936, to August 13, 1937. He was the historical leader and founder of the National Revolutionary Party (Revolutionary Febrerista Party since 1951).
Under his presidency, he implemented Paraguay's first major land reform (the confiscation, and breaking up, of some large private land holdings) and introduced a number of pro-labor reforms.