Fernando Lugo
47.° President of Paraguay
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
47.° President of Paraguay
Born
May 30, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
ParaguayBorn in San Pedro del Paraná
1951
Born in San Pedro del Paraná (1951-05-30)
1994
PositionBishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pedro (1994–2005)
2008
PositionPresident of Paraguay (2008–2012)
2011
PositionPresident pro tempore of the Union of South American Nations (2011–2012)
2011
AwardOrder of Brilliant Jade
Present
Age ~75
About
Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez is a Paraguayan politician and laicized Catholic bishop who was President of Paraguay from 2008 to 2012. Previously, he was a Roman Catholic priest and bishop, serving as Bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro from 1994 to 2005. He was elected as president in 2008, an election that ended 61 years of rule by the Colorado Party.
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Who is Fernando Lugo?+
Fernando Armindo Lugo Méndez is a Paraguayan politician and laicized Catholic bishop who was President of Paraguay from 2008 to 2012. Previously, he was a Roman Catholic priest and bishop, serving as Bishop of the Diocese of San Pedro from 1994 to 2005. He was elected as president in 2008, an electi
What does the name Fernando mean?+
The name Fernando means "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Fernando Lugo born?+
Fernando Lugo was born on May 30, 1951.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).
The name Fernando is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish; diminutive forms Fer, Nando.. Etymology: From Fernando, a contraction of Ferdinando, equivalent to Ferdinand. From t=journey or t=peace + t=daring (from the root of t=to be daring).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Fernando — May 30, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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