Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Pedro Eugenio Aramburu

Role / Field:

Argentine Army General and Dictator who led the anti-Peronist regime (1955-1958).

Born:

1903-05-21

Died:

1970-06-01

Century / Era:

1903s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Pedro Eugenio Aramburu Silveti (May 21, 1903 – June 1, 1970) was an Argentine Army general and the President of Argentina from 1955 to 1958. He was a major figure behind the Revolución Libertadora, the military coup against Juan Perón in 1955. He was kidnapped by the left-wing organization Montoneros on May 29, 1970, and then murdered as part of retaliation. He had been involved in the June 1956 execution of Army General Juan José Valle—associated with the Peronist movement— and 26 Peronist militants, after a botched attempt to overthrow his regime.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Pedro Eugenio Aramburu Silveti was born on May 21, 1903, in Río Cuarto. Both of his parents were born in Spain. His father, Carlos Pantaleón Aramburu, was born in Zestoa, Basque Country, while his mother, Leocadia Silveti, was born in Zuriáin, Navarre. He had eight siblings. He studied at the National Military College 1922: Sub-lieutenant 1939: Major 1943: War School Teacher 1951: Brigadier War School Headmaster 1955: Commander in Chief of the Army 1958: Lieutenant general.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He served as president of Argentina from November 13, 1955, to May 1, 1958. The Revolución Libertadora...

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