Augusto Pinochet
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Summary
Augusto Pinochet was born on November 25, 1915[1], in Valparaíso[2]. He died on December 10, 2006[3], in Santiago[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45,111 views/month, #3,632 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lucía Hiriart[8]
- Child: Lucía Pinochet[9], Augusto Pinochet Hiriart[10]
- Country of citizenship: Chile[11]
- Native language: Spanish[12]
- Position held: President of Chile[13], senator of Chile[14]
- Employer: Chilean Army War Academy[15]
- Educated at: Instituto Rafael Ariztía[16], Colegio de los Sagrados Corazones de Valparaíso-Viña del Mar[17], Bernardo O'Higgins Military School[18], University of Chile[19], Chilean Army War Academy[20]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order Bernardo O'Higgins[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit[22], Condecoración Presidente de la República[23], Estrella Militar de las Fuerzas Armadas (Chile)[24], National Order of Merit[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín[26], Grand Cross of the Order of May[27], Order of the Chrysanthemum[28], Order of Abdon Calderón[29], Order of Military Merit José María Córdova[30], Grand Cross of the Order of the Quetzal[31], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[32], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[33], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru[34]
- Member of: Military Junta of Chile[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Family: Pinochet family[38]
- Military branch: Chilean Army[39]
- Commons category: Augusto Pinochet[40]
- Military, police or special rank: captain general[41], general[42]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[43]
- Residence: Valparaíso[44]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Armed Forces of Chile[45]
- Participated in conflict: 1973 Chilean coup d'état[46]
- Sport: karate[47], Greco-Roman wrestling[48], fencing[49]
- Family name: Pinochet[50]
- Given name: Augusto[51], Ramón[52], José[53]
- Significant event: Indictment and arrest of Augusto Pinochet[54], R v Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate Ex parte Pinochet Ugarte[55]
- Topic's main category: Category:Augusto Pinochet[56]
- Commons gallery: Augusto Pinochet[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Augusto Pinochet include Carretera Austral[58], a road[59], in Chile[60]; Pinochetism[61], a political ideology[62], in Chile[63]; and Dufek Massif[64], a massif[65].
Why It Matters
Augusto Pinochet has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include Carretera Austral[58], a road[59], in Chile[60]; Pinochetism[61], a political ideology[62], in Chile[63]; and Dufek Massif[64], a massif[65].
FAQs
Where was Augusto Pinochet born?
Augusto Pinochet was born in Valparaíso[2].
Where did Augusto Pinochet die?
Augusto Pinochet passed away in Santiago[4].
Who was Augusto Pinochet married to?
Augusto Pinochet's spouses include Lucía Hiriart[8].
What did Augusto Pinochet do for work?
Augusto Pinochet worked as a military personnel[5] and politician[6].
Where did Augusto Pinochet go to school?
Augusto Pinochet was educated at Instituto Rafael Ariztía[16], Colegio de los Sagrados Corazones de Valparaíso-Viña del Mar[17], Bernardo O'Higgins Military School[18], and University of Chile[19].
What awards did Augusto Pinochet receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order Bernardo O'Higgins[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit[22], Condecoración Presidente de la República[23], and Estrella Militar de las Fuerzas Armadas (Chile)[24].