Juan Alberto Melgar | |
|---|---|
| President of Honduras | |
| In office 22 April 1975 – 7 August 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Oswaldo López Arellano |
| Succeeded by | Policarpo Paz García |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Alberto Melgar Castro 20 June 1930 Marcala, Honduras |
| Died | 2 December 1987 (aged 57) San Pedro Sula, Honduras |
| Political party | Military |
| Spouse | Nora Gúnera de Melgar |
| Profession | Military, Politician |
Juan Alberto Melgar Castro (20 June 1930 – 2 December 1987) was an army officer in the Honduran military who served as the head of state of Honduras from 22 April 1975 to 7 August 1978, when he was removed from power by others in the military.[1]