Miguel Mariano Gómez

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Miguel Mariano Gómez y Arias (October 6, 1889 - October 26, 1950), was a Cuban politician who served as President of Cuba for seven months in 1936. The son of former president, José Miguel Gómez, he served several terms in the Cuban House of Representatives. In 1926, he was elected mayor of Havana. As a participant in the 1931 revolt against the government, he went into exile in New York City, returning to Cuba in 1933 after the ouster of president Gerardo Machado.

Following years of political instability, Miguel Mariano Gómez was elected President of Cuba. Inaugurated May 20, 1936 he served until December when he was impeached and removed from office by a group that included future dictator, Fulgencio Batista.

Miguel Mariano Gómez died in Havana in 1950 at age 61 after a long illness.