When was Augusto B. Leguía born?

Augusto B. Leguía was born on 19 February 1863 in Lambayeque.

What positions has Augusto B. Leguía held?

Positions held by Augusto B. Leguía include: President of Peru (1919–1930); President of Peru (1908–1912); President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (1904–1907); Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (1903–1907); president.

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Augusto B. Leguía

President of Peru (1863-1932)

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Augusto Bernardino Leguía y Salcedo was a Peruvian politician and dictator who served as President of Peru from 1908 to 1912 and from 1919 to 1930, the latter term known as the "Oncenio" after its eleven-year length.

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Born: 19 February 1863 wd
Place of birth: Lambayeque wd
Died: 7 February 1932 wd
Place of death: Lima wd
Citizenship: Peru wd
Occupation: politician, economist, businessperson, soldier wd
Political party: Reformist Democratic Party (since 1920), Civil Party (until 1920) wd
Spouse: Julia Swayne y Mariátegui wd

Positions held wd

President of Peru (4 July 1919 – 25 August 1930)
President of Peru (24 September 1908 – 24 September 1912)
President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (24 September 1904 – 27 July 1907)
Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (8 September 1903 – 27 July 1907)
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Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle
Supreme Order of Christ
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX‎ (1920)

Questions

When was Augusto B. Leguía born?: Augusto B. Leguía was born on 19 February 1863 in Lambayeque.
What positions has Augusto B. Leguía held?: Positions held by Augusto B. Leguía include: President of Peru (1919–1930); President of Peru (1908–1912); President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (1904–1907); Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (1903–1907); president.

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Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 5 November 2026

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