David Samanez Ocampo
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David Samanez Ocampo (born 1886 in Cusco, Peru; died 1947), the son of José Samanez, served as President of Peru during the transitional period of March to December 1931. He oversaw changes to the electoral statutes that effectively brought the vote to the masses, leading to the critical – if highly controversial – presidential election of December 1931, when Sánchez Cerro defeated Victor Raúl Haya de la Torre. Instrumental in his appointment was his reputation and high prestige among politicians of all factions.
| Preceded by Gustavo Jiménez |
President of Peru 1931 |
Succeeded by Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro |
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