René Schick 1909 – 1966

Biography

René Schick was born on November 23, 1909, in Managua, Nicaragua, where he would spend his entire life serving his country. Throughout his career, he rose to prominence in Nicaraguan public service, eventually ascending to the nation’s highest office. His leadership during the early 1960s represented a significant chapter in Nicaragua’s political history during a transformative period in Central America.

Schick served as President of Nicaragua from 1963 until his death in 1966, a tenure marked by his commitment to guiding the nation through a complex era. Though his time in office was relatively brief, his leadership left an imprint on the country’s institutional development and governance during those critical years.

On August 3, 1966, René Schick passed away in his native Managua, succumbing to a myocardial infarction. He was laid to rest at Managua General Cemetery, where he remains honored as a son of Nicaragua who answered the call to serve his people in the nation’s highest capacity.