Adolfo López Mateos (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈðolfo ˈlopes maˈteos] (
listen); 26 May 1909 – 22 September 1969[1]) was a Mexican politician. He was a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He was President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964.
Quick facts 55th President of Mexico, Preceded by ...
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 Adolfo López Mateos in 1963 |
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In office
1 December 1958 (1958-12-01) – 30 November 1964 (1964-11-30) |
| Preceded by | Adolfo Ruiz Cortines |
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| Succeeded by | Gustavo Díaz Ordaz |
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In office
1 December 1952 – 17 November 1957 |
| President | Adolfo Ruiz Cortines |
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| Preceded by | Manuel Ramírez Vázquez |
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| Succeeded by | Salomón González Blanco |
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In office
1 September 1946 – 31 August 1952 |
| Preceded by | Alfonso Flores |
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| Succeeded by | Alfredo del Mazo Vélez |
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| Born | (1909-05-26)26 May 1909
Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, Mexico |
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| Died | 22 September 1969(1969-09-22) (aged 60)
Mexico City, Mexico |
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| Nationality | Mexican |
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| Political party | Institutional Revolutionary Party |
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| Spouse(s) |
Angelina Gutiérrez
(m. 1934 ; div. 1937 )
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| Relatives | Esperanza López Mateos (sister) |
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| Alma mater | Scientific and Literary Institute of Toluca |
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López Mateos died while in a coma on 22 September 1969 at a Mexico City hospital from problems caused by multiple intracranial aneurysms, aged 60.[2]
listen); 26 May 1909 – 22 September 1969[1]) was a Mexican politician. He was a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). He was President of Mexico from 1958 to 1964..jpg)