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Anastasio Somoza

Photograph of Anastasio Somoza Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Anastasio
Surname
Somoza
Occupation
President

The Name Anastasio

Origin
Greek, Spanish/Italian form
Meaning
Resurrection or one who will rise again.
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