Jorge Rafael Videla
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Summary
Jorge Rafael Videla was born on August 2, 1925[1], in Mercedes[2]. He died on May 17, 2013[3], in Marcos Paz, Buenos Aires[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,178 views/month, #6,338 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q106622448[8]
- Spouse: Alicia Hartridge[9]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[10]
- Native language: Spanish[11]
- Position held: President of Argentina[12], commander-in-chief[13], Governor of Tucumán Province[14], director[15], Chief of the Army General Staff[16], executive officer[17], Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces[18]
- Educated at: Nation Military College[19], Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation[20], Army War Academy[21]
- Award received: Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[23], Order of the Sun of Peru[24], Order of May[25], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[26], Condecoración Protector de los Pueblos Libres General José Artigas[27]
- Member of: Military Junta[28]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family: Familia Videla[31]
- Member of political party: military party[32]
- Military branch: Argentine Army[33]
- Commons category: Jorge Rafael Videla[34]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[35], divisional general[36], brigadier general[37], colonel[38], lieutenant colonel[39], major[40], captain[41], senior lieutenant[42], lieutenant[43], sub-lieutenant[44]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[45]
- Participated in conflict: Operation Sovereignty[46]
- Family name: Videla[47]
- Given name: Jorge[48], Rafael[49]
- Work location: Buenos Aires[50]
- Allegiance: Argentina[51]
- Political ideology: militarism[52], anti-communism[53]
- Manner of death: natural causes[54]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[55]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[56]
Why It Matters
Jorge Rafael Videla has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Jorge Rafael Videla born?
Jorge Rafael Videla's place of birth was Mercedes[2].
Where did Jorge Rafael Videla die?
Jorge Rafael Videla died in Marcos Paz, Buenos Aires[4].
Who was Jorge Rafael Videla married to?
Jorge Rafael Videla's spouses include Alicia Hartridge[9].
What did Jorge Rafael Videla do for work?
Jorge Rafael Videla worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6].
Where did Jorge Rafael Videla go to school?
Jorge Rafael Videla was educated at Nation Military College[19], Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation[20], and Army War Academy[21].
What awards did Jorge Rafael Videla receive?
Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[23], Order of the Sun of Peru[24], and Order of May[25].