René Schick

René Schick
Picture of René Schick.
51st President of Nicaragua
In office
1 May 1963  3 August 1966
Vice President
LeaderLuis Somoza Debayle
Preceded byLuis Somoza Debayle
Succeeded byOrlando Montenegro Medrano (acting)
Lorenzo Guerrero Gutiérrez
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
1961–1962
PresidentLuis Somoza Debayle
Preceded byAlejandro Montiel Argüello
Succeeded byAlfonso Ortega Urbina
Minister of Education
In office
1957–1962
PresidentLuis Somoza Debayle
Personal details
Born(1909-11-23)23 November 1909
León, Nicaragua
Died3 August 1966(1966-08-03) (aged 56)
Managua, Nicaragua
Cause of deathAcute Myocardial Infarction
Political partyPLN
SpouseCarmen Reñazco
Parents
  • Federico Schick Kenguer
    (Father)
  • Angélica Gutiérrez
    (Mother)
OccupationPolitician, Diplomat
ProfessionLawyer

René Schick Gutiérrez (23 November 1909 – 3 August 1966) was a Nicaraguan politician, lawyer, and diplomat who served as the 51st President of Nicaragua from 1963 until his death in 1966. He was previously the Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Luis Somoza Debayle from 1961 to 1962 and as well as the Minister of Education from 1957 to 1962.