Wolfgang Larrazábal
Wolfgang Larrazábal | |
|---|---|
Wolfgang Larrazábal | |
| President of Venezuela | |
| In office 23 January 1958 – 14 November 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Marcos Pérez Jiménez |
| Succeeded by | Edgar Sanabria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wolfgang Enrique Larrazábal Ugueto 5 March 1911 Carúpano, Sucre state, Venezuela |
| Died | 27 February 2003 (aged 91) Caracas, Venezuela |
| Political party | Democratic Republican Union, Popular Democratic Front |
| Spouse |
Mercedes María Peláez
(died 2002) |
| Children | 5 |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Venezuela |
| Branch/service | Venezuelan Navy |
| Years of service | 1932–1958 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
Rear Admiral Wolfgang Enrique Larrazábal Ugueto (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈwɔlfɡaŋ(k) laraˈsaβal]; 5 March 1911 – 27 February 2003) was a Venezuelan naval officer and politician. He served as President of Venezuela following the overthrow of Marcos Pérez Jiménez in the 23 January 1958 Venezuelan coup d'état, standing down later that year.