Marcos Pérez Jiménez
president of Venezuela (1952-1958)
1914 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
president of Venezuela (1952-1958)
Born
April 25, 1914
Died
2001 (age ~87)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
politician, dictator
VenezuelaBorn in TáchiraDied in Alcobendas
1914
Born in Táchira (1914-04-25)
1953
PositionPresident of Venezuela (1953–1958)
1954
AwardGrand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1956
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
2001
Died in Alcobendas
About
Marcos Evangelista Pérez Jiménez was a Venezuelan military officer and the dictator of Venezuela from 1950 to 1958, ruling as member of the military junta from 1950 to 1952 and as president from 1952 to 1958. He took part in the 1948 Venezuelan coup d'état, becoming part of the ruling junta. He ran in the 1952 election. However, the junta cancelled the election when early results indicated that the opposition was ahead and declared Jiménez provisional president. He became president in 1953 and instituted a constitution that granted him dictatorial powers.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marcos Pérez Jiménez?+
Marcos Evangelista Pérez Jiménez was a Venezuelan military officer and the dictator of Venezuela from 1950 to 1958, ruling as member of the military junta from 1950 to 1952 and as president from 1952 to 1958. He took part in the 1948 Venezuelan coup d'état, becoming part of the ruling junta. He ran
What does the name Marcos mean?+
The name Marcos means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: Inherited from Marcus.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Marcos Pérez Jiménez born?+
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was born on April 25, 1914.
When did Marcos Pérez Jiménez die?+
Marcos Pérez Jiménez died in 2001, at approximately 87 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: Inherited from Marcus.
The name Marcos is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Mark.. Etymology: Inherited from Marcus.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Marcos
Marcos Rojo
Argentine association football player
Marcos Alonso Mendoza
Spanish association football player
Marcos Llorente
Spanish association football player
Marcos Belaúnde Terry
President of Peru from 1963 to 1968 and from 1980 to 1985 (1912-2002)
Marcos Acuña
Argentine association football player
Marcos Paulo
Brazilian association football player
Marcos — April 25, 1914
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
Would you name your baby Marcos?
Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Actions