David Samanez Ocampo

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David Samanez Ocampo (1886 -1947) Served as President of Perú during a transitional period, from March to December of 1931. 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. He was born in Cusco son of José Samanez.

Preceded by: Gustavo Jiménez

President of Peru 1931

Succeeded by: Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro