Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Patricio Aylwin

Role / Field:

Chilean politician and lawyer, first democratically elected president after Pinochet's rule.

Born:

1918-11-26

Died:

2016-04-19

Century / Era:

1918s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Patricio Aylwin Azócar (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [paˈtɾisjo ˈelwin aˈsokaɾ] ; 26 November 1918 – 19 April 2016) was a Chilean politician, lawyer, author, professor and former senator who was the 30th president of Chile from 1990 to 1994. He was the first president to be elected after the end of Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship following the 1988 Chilean presidential referendum, marking the Chilean transition to democracy in 1990. He was from the Christian Democratic Party. Born in Viña del Mar, to British descent on his father's side, Aylwin was an active politician since 1945.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He was first elected Senator in 1965, and later became president of the Senate in 1971 under Salvador Allende's administration. After the 1973 coup, he led the Christian Democratic Party on two occasions, and was elected president in 1989. His administration was defined by social and economic reforms, the latter of which led to a significant decrease in Chile's homeless population. Aylwin was also a staunch supporter of the Chilean National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation, which sought to prosecute those involved in human rights violations during the dictatorship.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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