Luis Arturo González López
Guatemalan supreme court judge
Born
December 21st, 1900
124 years ago
Died
November 11th, 1965
59 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Guatemala
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Served as a Supreme Court judge in Guatemala and briefly held the position of acting president during a period of political turmoil. His tenure reflected a significant time in Guatemalan governance, primarily in the mid-20th century. Demonstrated commitment to legal principles and played a role in the administration of justice during challenging times for the nation, which faced various political and social issues.
Served as a Supreme Court judge in Guatemala
Briefly acted as president of Guatemala
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