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Apr 7, 2024 · Augusto Pinochet (born November 25, 1915, Valparaiso, Chile—died December 10, 2006, Santiago) was the leader of the military junta that overthrew the socialist government of Pres. Salvador Allende of Chile on September 11, 1973.
Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte (25 November 1915 – 10 December 2006) was a Chilean army officer and military dictator who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990.
- 1931–1998
- Independent
- 5, including Inés Lucía Pinochet
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Nov 9, 2009 · Augusto Pinochet (1915-2006) was a Chilean dictator born in Valparaíso, Chile. A career army officer, he led the military coup overthrowing the Allende government in 1973, establishing himself at...
Apr 2, 2014 · Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet overthrew the Allende government in 1973 and stayed in power until 1998. He was never tried for alleged human rights abuses.
Dec 10, 2006 · Key dates in the life of Gen. Augusto Pinochet: Aug. 23, 1973 -- Named commander of the Chilean army by Marxist President Salvador Allende. Sept. 11, 1973 -- Leads bloody military rebellion...
Jan 15, 1999 · 1973 August: Augusto Pinochet is appointed by Allende as commander-in-chief of the army. September: In a violent coup, the presidential palace is bombed.
Jan 30, 2007 · Pinochet directed the coup of September 11, 1973, and presided until 1990 over a military regime that violated human rights, shut down political parties, canceled elections, constrained the press and trade unions, and engaged in other undemocratic actions during its more than 16 years of rule. These facts are important and widely recounted.
