Alejandro Toledo
President of Peru from 2001 to 2006
1945 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Peru from 2001 to 2006
Born
March 28, 1945
Age
~81 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, economist, lecturer
PeruBorn in Cabana
1945
Born in Cabana (1945-03-28)
2001
PositionPresident of Peru (2001–2006)
2001
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
2001
AwardGrand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru
2002
AwardKnight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
2002
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
About
Alejandro Celestino Toledo Manrique is a Peruvian former politician who served as President of Peru, from 2001 to 2006. He gained international prominence after leading the opposition against president Alberto Fujimori, who held the presidency from 1990 to 2000. On 21 October 2024 he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for taking $35 million in bribes to award the Brazilian company Odebrecht with a highway contract.
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Who is Alejandro Toledo?+
Alejandro Celestino Toledo Manrique is a Peruvian former politician who served as President of Peru, from 2001 to 2006. He gained international prominence after leading the opposition against president Alberto Fujimori, who held the presidency from 1990 to 2000. On 21 October 2024 he was sentenced t
What does the name Alejandro mean?+
The name Alejandro means "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alejandro Toledo born?+
Alejandro Toledo was born on March 28, 1945.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.
The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Alejandro, from lit=defender of man, an epithet of the goddess Hera. Alexander.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alejandro — March 28, 1945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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