Jacobo Árbenz

president of Guatemala in 1951–54
Person human Q216943
Jacobo Árbenz
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Jacobo Árbenz

Summary

Jacobo Árbenz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Quetzaltenango[2]. He was born on September 14, 1913[3]. He died in Mexico City[4]. He died on January 27, 1971[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,909 views/month, #6,611 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jacobo Árbenz was born in Quetzaltenango[2].
  • Jacobo Árbenz passed away in Mexico City[4].
  • Jacobo Árbenz was born on September 14, 1913[3].
  • Jacobo Árbenz died on January 27, 1971[5].
  • Jacobo Árbenz is buried at Guatemala City General Cemetery[9].
  • Jacobo Árbenz was married to María Cristina Vilanova[10].
  • A child of Jacobo Árbenz was Arabella Árbenz[11].
  • A child of Jacobo Árbenz was Jacobo Árbenz Vilanova[12].
  • A child of Jacobo Árbenz was Leonora Árbenz[13].
  • Jacobo Árbenz held citizenship in Guatemala[14].
  • Jacobo Árbenz worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Jacobo Árbenz held the position of president of Guatemala[15].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's education included a stint at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala)[16].
  • Jacobo Árbenz received the Order of the Quetzal[17].
  • Jacobo Árbenz received the Legion of Merit[18].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Jacobo Árbenz is recorded as male[20].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jacobo Árbenz was affiliated with the Revolutionary Action Party[22].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's military branch is recorded as Guatemalan military[23].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's Commons category is recorded as Jacobo Arbenz Guzman[24].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[25].
  • Jacobo Árbenz's residence is recorded as Q5754495[26].
  • Jacobo Árbenz was part of the conflict Guatemalan Revolution[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Quetzaltenango[2], Jacobo Árbenz… he was born on September 14, 1913[3].

Education

Jacobo Árbenz was educated at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala)[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and military personnel[7]. Jacobo Árbenz held the position of president of Guatemala[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Quetzal[17], an order[28], in Guatemala[29], founded in 1936[30] and Legion of Merit[18], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1942[33].

Personal Life

Among Jacobo Árbenz's spouses was María Cristina Vilanova[10]. Children include Arabella Árbenz[11], a model[34], 1940–1965[35], of Guatemala[36]; Jacobo Árbenz Vilanova[12], a politician[37], b. 1946[38], of Guatemala[39]; and Leonora Árbenz[13], 1942–2004[40], of Guatemala[41]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19]. He was affiliated with the Revolutionary Action Party[22].

Death and Burial

Jacobo Árbenz died on January 27, 1971[5]. He passed away in Mexico City[4]. Burial took place at Guatemala City General Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Jacobo Árbenz ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,909 views/month, #6,611 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jacobo Árbenz born?

Jacobo Árbenz was born in Quetzaltenango[2].

Where did Jacobo Árbenz die?

Jacobo Árbenz passed away in Mexico City[4].

Who was Jacobo Árbenz married to?

Jacobo Árbenz's spouses include María Cristina Vilanova[10].

What did Jacobo Árbenz do for work?

Jacobo Árbenz worked as university teacher[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Jacobo Árbenz go to school?

Jacobo Árbenz was educated at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala)[16].

What awards did Jacobo Árbenz receive?

Honors received include Order of the Quetzal[17] and Legion of Merit[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Second family name in spanish name Guzmán
    Educated at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala)
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