About Augusto Samuel Boyd
Lived 1879 – 1957 (aged 77). Augusto Samuel Boyd was a Panamanian politician and physician.
Augusto Samuel Boyd Briceño (1 August 1879 – 17 June 1957 ) was a politician from Panama.
Background He was elected as the first presidential designate by the National Assembly for the terms 1936–1938 and 1938–1940. In that capacity he became President of Panama when Juan Demóstenes Arosemena died in December 1939. He served until 1 October 1940.
During his government, the Transisthmian Highway, a highway that crossed the Isthmus of Panama and linked Panama City with Colón, was inaugurated. This road was known as the "Boyd-Roosevelt Highway" in honor of the Presidents of Panama and the United States.
He belonged to the National Revolutionary Party (PNR).
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Who was Augusto Samuel Boyd?
President of Panama (1879-1957)
When was Augusto Samuel Boyd born?
Augusto Samuel Boyd was born on 1 August 1879 in Panama City.
When did Augusto Samuel Boyd die?
Augusto Samuel Boyd died on 17 June 1957 in Panama City.
What was Augusto Samuel Boyd's occupation?
Augusto Samuel Boyd was a politician and physician.
What nationality was Augusto Samuel Boyd?
Augusto Samuel Boyd was Panamanian.
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