Juan Perón
president of Argentina (1946–55, 1973–74)
1895 — 1974
Quick Facts
Profession
president of Argentina (1946–55, 1973–74)
Born
October 8, 1895
Died
1974 (age ~79)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, military officer
ArgentinaBorn in LobosDied in Quinta presidencial de Olivos
1895
Born in Lobos (1895-10-08)
1944
PositionVice President of Argentina (1944–1945)
1946
PositionPresident of Argentina (1946–1955)
1946
AwardGrand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge
1946
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1951
AwardGrand Cross of the Aeronautical Merit (Spain) - White Decoration
About
Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine military officer and politician who was the 29th and 40th president of Argentina, serving from 1946 to his overthrow in 1955, and from 1973 to 1974. He was the only Argentine president elected three times and holds the highest percentage of votes in clean elections. Perón was one of the most important, and controversial, Argentine politicians of the 20th century; his influence extends to today. Perón's ideas, policies and movement are known as Peronism, which continues to be a force in Argentine politics.
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Who is Juan Perón?+
Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine military officer and politician who was the 29th and 40th president of Argentina, serving from 1946 to his overthrow in 1955, and from 1973 to 1974. He was the only Argentine president elected three times and holds the highest percentage of votes in clean election
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan Perón born?+
Juan Perón was born on October 8, 1895.
When did Juan Perón die?+
Juan Perón died in 1974, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — October 8, 1895
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Respect.
— .
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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