Paul McDonald Calvo
Governor of Guam from 1979 to 1983 (1934–2024)
Paul McDonald Calvo (July 25, 1934 – October 16, 2024) was a Guamanian politician who served as the third governor of Guam from 1979 to 1983. Before his accession to the governorship, Calvo served in the Guam Legislature from 1971 to 1975. He was a member of the Republican Party of Guam.
Early life
Calvo was born in Agaña, Guam, and was the eldest son of Eduardo "Jake" Torres Calvo (1909–1964) and Veronica Mariano McDonald (1914–2009). His only two brothers and two sisters-in-law are Edward (1936–2004), Thomas (1941–2016) and Frances Matias Calvo. His paternal grandparents were Attorney Don Tomas Anderson Calvo and Doña Regina Martinez Torres. His maternal grandparents were John Francis McDonald and Dolores Mariano. He attended George Washington High School in Guam. He then attended the Peacock Military Academy and Santa Clara University.
Political career
He embarked on a business career in his family's insurance company in 1958, and entered politics during the 1960s as a member of the Republican Party.
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