Augusto Pinochet

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Augusto Pinochet born?November 25, 1915
2. When did Augusto Pinochet die?December 10, 2006 (age 91)
3. Where was Augusto Pinochet born?Valparaíso, Chile
4. What is the career?Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Army (1973-1998), President of Chile (1974-1990), Senator-for-life (1998-2002)
5. What was Augusto Pinochet's role in Chile?He was a military leader who became president after a coup in 1973 and ruled for about 17 years.
6. How did Pinochet come to power?He led a military coup on September 11, 1973, overthrowing the elected government and then declared himself president.

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Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.