Isabel Perón

Argentinian politician and former president

Isabel Perón - Argentinian politician and former president
Born

February 4th, 1931
94 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Argentina

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Served as the 41st President of Argentina, taking office in 1974. Initially gained prominence as a dancer and later entered politics. Held the role of Vice President under her husband, Juan Domingo Perón, before assuming the presidency after his death. Her administration faced significant political and economic challenges, leading to her eventual overthrow in a military coup in 1976.

First female president in Argentina

Served as Vice President under Juan Domingo Perón

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