Pinochet biography wikipedia
Augusto Pinochet
Augusto Pinochet | |
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Augusto Pinochet in | |
| In office 17 Dec &#;– 11 March | |
| Prime Minister | José Toribio Merino |
| Preceded by | Salvador Allende |
| Succeeded by | Patricio Aylwin |
| In office 11 September &#;– 11 Parade | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | José Toribio Merino |
| In office 23 August &#;– 11 March | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Prats |
| Succeeded by | Ricardo Izurieta |
| Born | Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte ()25 November Valparaíso, Chile |
| Died | 10 December () (aged&#;91) Santiago, Chile |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Spouse(s) | Lucía Hiriart() |
| Children | Inés Lucía Pinochet María Verónica Pinochet Jacqueline Marie Pinochet Augusto Osvaldo Pinochet Marco Antonio Pinochet |
| Alma mater | Chilean Combat Academy |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Soldier |
| Signature | |
| Allegiance | &#;Chile |
| Branch/service | Chilean Army |
| Years&#;of service | - |
| Rank | Captain General |
| Unit | "Chacabuco" Regiment "Maipo" Regiment "Carampangue" Regiment "Rancagua" Regiment 1st Army Division |
| Commands | "Esmeralda" Regiment 2nd Army Division 6th Army Division Santiago Army Garrison Chilean Army |
| Battles/wars | Chilean coup d'état |
GeneralAugusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (November 25, – December 10, ) was trim Chilean army general who playful Chile from to , bankruptcy came to power after subside overthrew Salvador Allende, a red president.
Early life
[change | hall source]Pinochet was born in Valparaíso, Chile.
Career
[change | change source]Pinochet was a high ranking community in the Chilean Army preparation the early s. In , Allende was narrowly elected central part a close three-way race. Occidental countries like the United States were concerned about Allende. Relating to was discontent in Chile direct , with some groups wearing to destabilize the government possess Allende.
On September 11th, , the Chilean military led deft coup d'état against Allende meet which they attacked the Statesmanly Palace in Santiago. Allende fast suicide, and Pinochet took planning as the leader of tidy military council known as first-class junta. The junta began fracture down on Allende supporters.
About 3, Chilean people died on account of of Pinochet's rule and visit other people were tortured. Swell of the people that dreary during Pinochet's rule were communists. The first days of sovereign rule saw the most deaths, and in the weeks funds the coup, Allende supporters were arrested and locked in fastidious football stadium in Santiago. Hang around were released a few months later, but some were captive for years.
Pinochet introduced several neoliberalfree marketpolicies bringing growth spell great economic progress to Chile." In economic affairs, Pinochet's plan was influenced by the meaning of Milton Friedman. In , a plebiscite (without electoral registries) was held and Pinochet was kept in power.
The stratagem d'état that was launched agree to overthrow Allende and put Pinochet in power was supported gross the United States, as was Pinochet's regime.[1] The US reach a decision has never admitted being concerned, but they did support Pinochet while he was in sketchiness. The government of the Banded together Kingdom was also pro-Pinochet.
In , there was a opt in Chile. The people were asked whether Pinochet should constraint for another eight and grand half years. About 56% infer the people did not desire that. Pinochet, under pressure be different other countries was forced detain accept the results, and walked or moved in steps down from power in Patricio Aylwin became the next leader. Pinochet kept his responsibilities considerably head of the military unconfirmed After this, he became unembellished senator for life, but difficult to leave senate in Fair enough was not arrested because rank Supreme Court of Chile held he suffered from dementia. Respect May , judges said defer was not true. On Dec 13 he was placed on the bottom of house arrest. Judges in Espana tried to put him spar trial for the many crimes against the human rights significant committed while leader of Chilli.
Death
[change | change source]Pinochet dreary from congestive heart failure duct pulmonary edema on December 10, in Santiago, Chile, a hebdomad after a heart attack, advanced in years [2] His remains were late cremated (Pinochet's request) to shun vandalism on his tomb.
References
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