Alan García
President of Peru (1985–1990 and 2006–2011)
1949 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Peru (1985–1990 and 2006–2011)
Born
May 23, 1949
Died
2019 (age ~70)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, lawyer, politician
PeruBorn in LimaDied in Lima
1949
Born in Lima (1949-05-23)
1978
Positionmember of the Constituent Assembly of Peru (1978–1979)
1980
PositionMember of the Chamber of Deputies of Peru (1980–1985)
1985
PositionPresident of Peru (1985–1990)
2006
PositionPresident of Peru (2006–2011)
2008
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
About
Alan Gabriel Ludwig García Pérez was a Peruvian politician who served as President of Peru for two non-consecutive terms, from 1985 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2011. He was the second leader of the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance (APRA), and its only member to serve as president. Mentored by the APRA's founder, Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre, he served in the Constituent Assembly of 1978–1979. Elected to the Peruvian Congress in 1980, he rose to the position of General Secretary of the APRA in 1982, and was elected to the presidency in 1985 in a landslide.
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Who is Alan García?+
Alan Gabriel Ludwig García Pérez was a Peruvian politician who served as President of Peru for two non-consecutive terms, from 1985 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2011. He was the second leader of the American Popular Revolutionary Alliance (APRA), and its only member to serve as president. Mentored by th
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan García born?+
Alan García was born on May 23, 1949.
When did Alan García die?+
Alan García died in 2019, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — May 23, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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