Ricardo Alfonsín
Argentine politician
1927 — 2009
Quick Facts
Profession
Argentine politician
Born
March 12, 1927
Died
2009 (age ~82)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
lawyer, politician
ArgentinaBorn in ChascomúsDied in Buenos Aires
1927
Born in Chascomús (1927-03-12)
1963
Positionmember of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies (1963–1967)
1983
PositionPresident of Argentina (1983–1989)
1984
AwardCollar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
1985
AwardPrincess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation
1986
Awardgold Medal of the Community of Madrid
About
Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín was an Argentine lawyer and statesman who served as president of Argentina from 10 December 1983 to 8 July 1989. He was the first democratically elected president after the National Reorganization Process. Ideologically, he identified as a radical and a social democrat, serving as the leader of the Radical Civic Union from 1983 to 1991, 1993 to 1995, 1999 to 2001. His political approach was known as "Alfonsinism".
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Who is Ricardo Alfonsín?+
Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín was an Argentine lawyer and statesman who served as president of Argentina from 10 December 1983 to 8 July 1989. He was the first democratically elected president after the National Reorganization Process. Ideologically, he identified as a radical and a social democrat, serving
What does the name Ricardo mean?+
The name Ricardo means "male given name (ਮੋਹਨਦਾਸ)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Ricardo Alfonsín born?+
Ricardo Alfonsín was born on March 12, 1927.
When did Ricardo Alfonsín die?+
Ricardo Alfonsín died in 2009, at approximately 82 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (ਮੋਹਨਦਾਸ)
The name Ricardo is of Spanish origin, meaning "male given name (ਮੋਹਨਦਾਸ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ricardo — March 12, 1927
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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