Juan Carlos Guillermo
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General of the Army Juan Carlos Guillermo | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of Barcelbao | |
| In office July 2, 1962 – August 14, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Víctor Aspérez |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Salvador |
| ??th Minister of Defense | |
| In office November 9, 1948 – Novemeber 7, 1952 | |
| President | Víctor Aspérez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Carlos Guillermo June 23, 1921 Mallayo, Esqueira |
| Died | August 14, 1979 (aged 58) Al-Salvador, Galarza, Atalaya |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Resting place | Marquina National Cemetery |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1944-1951 |
Juan Carlos Guillermo (June 23, 1921 - August 14, 1979), nicknamed El Toro (The Bull), was a Barcelbaoan dictator and general who ruled Barcelbao from 1962 until his assassination in 1979.
Guillermo rose through the ranks of the Barcelbaoan Army and became General Chief of Staff before being appointed as Minister of Defense on November 9, 1948 by President Víctor Aspérez. On July 2, 1962, Guillermo successfully seized power in a coup d'état.
Early life
Juan Carlos Guillermo was born to wealthy farmer Carlos Tafalla and teacher María Paula Guillermo in Mallayo, Esqueira on June 23, 1921.