Armando Villanueva

Peruvian Politician, 121st Prime Minister

Armando Villanueva - Peruvian Politician, 121st Prime Minister
Born

November 25th, 1915
109 years ago

Died

April 14th, 2013
12 years ago — 97 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Peru

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Served as Prime Minister of Peru from 1956 to 1958. Held various governmental roles including Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Economy. Contributed to political development and economic policies in Peru during the mid-20th century. Participated in the Peruvian Congress and was influential in legislative processes.

Served as Prime Minister of Peru

Held the role of Minister of Agriculture

Acted as Minister of Economy

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