Manuel Noriega
Panamanian head of state (1934-2017)
1934 — 2017
Quick Facts
Profession
Panamanian head of state (1934-2017)
Born
February 11, 1934
Died
2017 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
military personnel, politician, military engineer
PanamaBorn in Panama CityDied in Hospital Santo Tomas
1934
Born in Panama City (1934-02-11)
2017
Died in Hospital Santo Tomas
About
Manuel Antonio Noriega Moreno was a Panamanian military officer and politician who was the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989. He never officially served as president of Panama, instead ruling as an unelected military dictator through puppet presidents. Amassing a personal fortune through drug trafficking operations by the Panamanian military, Noriega had longstanding ties with American intelligence agencies before the United States invasion of Panama removed him from power.
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Who is Manuel Noriega?+
Manuel Antonio Noriega Moreno was a Panamanian military officer and politician who was the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989. He never officially served as president of Panama, instead ruling as an unelected military dictator through puppet presidents. Amassing a personal fortune through dr
What does the name Manuel mean?+
The name Manuel means "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Manuel Noriega born?+
Manuel Noriega was born on February 11, 1934.
When did Manuel Noriega die?+
Manuel Noriega died in 2017, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Μανουήλ)
The name Manuel is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (Μανουήλ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Manuel — February 11, 1934
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
The world is a little different because you existed.
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Legend.
— anon
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