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Juan Peron 1895- 1974 Argentinian Politician
In 1946, he was elected President. He instituted massive social reform but was ruthless in suppressing all opposition. Peron's rule rapidly disintegrated into dictatorship. In the early 1950's, economic difficulties in the country led to a growing opposition. The death in 1952 of his popular wife, Eva, as well as his subsequent excommunication by the Catholic church in such an overwhelmingly Catholic country as Argentina, led to Peron's ouster from office by military coup in 1955. Five years later, he moved to Spain, where he controlled from afar opposition to the sitting Argentinian government. In 1971, he was allowed to return to Argentina, and in 1973, was once more elected President. Nine months later he died and was succeeded by his third wife, Isabel Martinez de Peron. Bibliography: Dechancie, John. Juan Peron . (World Leaders Past and Present). 1988. Chelsea House Pub. Want to search Public Records for information on their history? Thinking about running a background check or searching through criminal records to learn more about someone? If so, use this people search tool today! |