About Carlos Mendieta
Lived 1873 – 1960 (aged 86). Carlos Mendieta was a Cuban politician and military personnel.
Carlos Mendieta y Montefur (4 November 1873 – 27 September 1960) was a Cuban politician and interim President of Cuba.
A chief opponent of Gerardo Machado, Mendieta was installed as interim President of Cuba in 1934 by a coup led by Fulgencio Batista. During his presidency, women gained the right to vote and the Platt Amendment was rescinded. Mendieta resigned in 1935 after unrest continued.
Personal life He was married to Carmela Ledon (? - 20 July 1942) and they had one child, Carmen Mendieta-Ledon, who married Calixto Garcia Velez.
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Who was Carlos Mendieta?
Cuban politician (1873-1960)
When was Carlos Mendieta born?
Carlos Mendieta was born on 4 November 1873 in San Antonio de las Vueltas.
When did Carlos Mendieta die?
Carlos Mendieta died on 27 September 1960 in Havana.
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Carlos Mendieta was a politician and military personnel.
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Carlos Mendieta was Cuban.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Mendieta. https://biography.guide/carlos-mendieta/
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