Abimael Guzmán
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Abimael Guzmán was born on December 3, 1934, in Mollendo and held Peruvian citizenship [1][2][3][4]. He was an atheist and received his education at the National University of St Augustin of Arequipa [3]. He worked as an academic at San Cristóbal of Huamanga University [3] and was influenced by José Carlos Mariátegui and Mao Zedong [5].
He was married to Augusta La Torre from 1964 until her death in 1988, and later to Elena Iparraguirre from 2010 until his own death in 2021 [6][7]. Guzmán died on September 11, 2021, at the Callao navy base due to pneumonia [8][9][10][11].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Augusta La Torre[10], Elena Iparraguirre[11]
- Country of citizenship: Peru[12]
- Position held: general secretary[13]
- Employer: San Cristóbal of Huamanga University[14]
- Educated at: National University of St Augustin of Arequipa[15]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[16]
- Influenced by: José Carlos Mariátegui[17], Mao Zedong[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of political party: Shining Path[20], Peruvian Communist Party[21], Peruvian Communist Party – Red Flag[22]
- Movement: Gonzalo Thought[23], Marxism–Leninism–Maoism[24]
- Military branch: People's Guerrilla Army[25]
- Commons category: Abimael Guzmán[26]
- Military, police or special rank: commanding officer[27]
- Unmarried partner: Elena Iparraguirre[28]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[29]
- Participated in conflict: internal conflict in Peru[30]
- Family name: Guzmán[31]
- Given name: Manuel[32], Rubén[33], Abimael[34]
- Pseudonym: Presidente Gonzalo[35], cuarta espada del comunismo[36], camarada Gonzalo[37], cuarta espada del marxismo[38]
- Political ideology: Gonzalo Thought[39], Maoism[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Abimael Guzmán, Leader of Guerrilla Group That Terrorized Peru, Dies at 86[42]
- Convicted of: terrorism[43], murder[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[45]
- Birth name: Manuel Rubén Abimael Guzmán Reinoso[46]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abimael Guzmán include Gonzalo Thought[47], a political ideology[48].
Why It Matters
Abimael Guzmán has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of Gonzalo Thought[51], a political ideology[52]. Entities named for him include Gonzalo Thought[47], a political ideology[48].
FAQs
Where was Abimael Guzmán born?
Abimael Guzmán was born in Mollendo[2].
Where did Abimael Guzmán die?
Abimael Guzmán passed away in Callao navy base[4].
Who was Abimael Guzmán married to?
Abimael Guzmán's spouses include Augusta La Torre[10] and Elena Iparraguirre[11].
What did Abimael Guzmán do for work?
Abimael Guzmán worked as a philosopher[5], university teacher[6], politician[7], and terrorist[8].
Where did Abimael Guzmán go to school?
Abimael Guzmán was educated at National University of St Augustin of Arequipa[15].
What did Abimael Guzmán discover?
Abimael Guzmán is credited as discoverer of Gonzalo Thought[51].