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. 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... - Peru (Spanish: República del Perú) is a country in western South America, bordering Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the east, south-east and south, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. ... City nickname: La Ciudad Imperial (The Imperial City) Mayor Carlos Valencia Population  - Total 278 590 (1998 estimate) Time zone UTC-5 Height 3399 m Latitude Longitude 13°3045 S 71°5833 W Official website: www. ...