Víctor Paz Estenssoro

Quick Facts: Who was Víctor Paz Estenssoro?

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Víctor Paz Estenssoro

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Bolivian politician who served as President multiple times in the 20th century.

Born:

1907-10-02

Died:

2001-06-07

Century / Era:

1907s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Ángel Víctor Paz Estenssoro (2 October 1907 – 7 June 2001) was a Bolivian politician who served as the 45th president of Bolivia for three nonconsecutive and four total terms from 1952 to 1956, 1960 to 1964 and 1985 to 1989. He ran for president eight times (1947, 1951, 1960, 1964, 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1985) and was victorious in 1951, 1960, 1964 and 1985.

Career & Major Achievements

His 1951 victory was annulled by a military junta led by Hugo Ballivián, and his 1964 victory was interrupted by the 1964 Bolivian coup d'état. Paz Estenssoro's nephew Jaime Paz Zamora and grand-nephew Rodrigo Paz would go on to be the 60th and 68th presidents of Bolivia, respectively.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 1941 Víctor Paz Estenssoro co-founded (along with Hernán Siles and others) the Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario (Revolutionary Nationalist Movement, MNR), originally a reformist revolutionary movement and later a centrist party. Paz became an influential member in the cabinet of Colonel Gualberto Villarroel (1943–1946), but was forced out of that government as a result of pressure emanating from Washington.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1907 (1907-10-02): Birth of Víctor Paz Estenssoro — Bolivian politician who served as President multiple times in the 20th century.
2. 1941: 1941 Milestone — In 1941 Víctor Paz Estenssoro co-founded (along with Hernán Siles and others) the Movimiento Nacionalista Revolucionario (Revolutionary Nationalist Movement, MNR), originally a reformist revolutionary movement and later a centrist party.
3. 1943: 1943 Milestone — Paz became an influential member in the cabinet of Colonel Gualberto Villarroel (1943–1946), but was forced out of that government as a result of pressure emanating from Washington.
4. 1947: 1947 Milestone — He ran for president eight times (1947, 1951, 1960, 1964, 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1985) and was victorious in 1951, 1960, 1964 and 1985.
5. 1951: 1951 Milestone — His 1951 victory was annulled by a military junta led by Hugo Ballivián, and his 1964 victory was interrupted by the 1964 Bolivian coup d'état.
6. 2001 (2001-06-07): Passing & Historical Legacy — Víctor Paz Estenssoro passed away on 2001-06-07, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Notable Quotes by Víctor Paz Estenssoro

“I am a man of the people, and I will fight for the people.” (1951)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Víctor Paz Estenssoro

True or False: “True or false: Víctor Paz Estenssoro's 1951 presidential victory was immediately recognized and uninterrupted by the Bolivian military.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The 1951 victory was annulled by a military junta led by Hugo Ballivián, meaning it was not immediately recognized or uninterrupted.

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