Juan Velasco Alvarado
President of Peru (1910-1977)
1910 — 1977
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Peru (1910-1977)
Born
June 16, 1910
Died
1977 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, military officer
PeruBorn in Castilla DistrictDied in Lima
1910
Born in Castilla District (1910-06-16)
1923
EducationStudied at Colegio San Miguel de Piura (1923–1927)
1929
EducationStudied at Chorrillos Military School (1929–1934)
1967
PositionGeneral Commander of the Peruvian Army (1967–1968)
1968
PositionPresident of Peru (1968–1975)
1977
Died in Lima
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Juan Francisco Velasco Alvarado was a Peruvian general and politician who was the dictator of Peru from 1968 to 1975 after a successful coup d'état against Fernando Belaúnde's presidency. Under his dictatorship, nationalism, as well as left-leaning policies that addressed indigenous Peruvians, such as nationalization or agrarian reform were adopted. These policies were reversed after another coup d'état in 1975 led by his Prime Minister, Francisco Morales Bermúdez.
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Who is Juan Velasco Alvarado?+
Juan Francisco Velasco Alvarado was a Peruvian general and politician who was the dictator of Peru from 1968 to 1975 after a successful coup d'état against Fernando Belaúnde's presidency. Under his dictatorship, nationalism, as well as left-leaning policies that addressed indigenous Peruvians, such
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan Velasco Alvarado born?+
Juan Velasco Alvarado was born on June 16, 1910.
When did Juan Velasco Alvarado die?+
Juan Velasco Alvarado died in 1977, at approximately 67 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 — June 16, 1910
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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