Jorge Rafael Videla
Argentine dictator (1925–2013)
1925 — 2013
Quick Facts
Profession
Argentine dictator (1925–2013)
Born
August 2, 1925
Died
2013 (age ~88)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, military officer
ArgentinaBorn in MercedesDied in Marcos Paz, Buenos Aires
1925
Born in Mercedes (1925-08-02)
1942
EducationStudied at Nation Military College (1942–1944)
1952
EducationStudied at Army War Academy (1952–1954)
1968
Positionexecutive officer
1970
PositionGovernor of Tucumán Province (1970–1970)
1971
Positiondirector (1971–1973)
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General Jorge Rafael Videla was an Argentine military dictator and the President of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 during the National Reorganization Process. His rule, which was during the time of Operation Condor, was among the most infamous in Latin America during the Cold War due to its high level of human rights abuses including abductions, torture, executions and systematic kidnapping of children from female prisoners, as well as severe economic mismanagement.
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Who is Jorge Rafael Videla?+
General Jorge Rafael Videla was an Argentine military dictator and the President of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 during the National Reorganization Process. His rule, which was during the time of Operation Condor, was among the most infamous in Latin America during the Cold War due to its high level
What does the name Jorge mean?+
The name Jorge means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jorge Rafael Videla born?+
Jorge Rafael Videla was born on August 2, 1925.
When did Jorge Rafael Videla die?+
Jorge Rafael Videla died in 2013, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.
The name Jorge is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jorge — August 2, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
— .
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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