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Francisco Morales Bermúdez

51st President of Peru (1921–2022)

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Francisco Remigio Morales Bermúdez Cerruti was a Peruvian politician and general who was the de facto President of Peru between 1975 and 1980, after deposing his predecessor, General Juan Velasco. Unable to control the political and economic troubles that the nation faced, he was forced to return power to civilian rule, marking the end of the Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces installed by a coup d'état in 1968. Like his predecessor he embraced a Third way.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Lima wd
Died
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Place of death
Lima wd
Citizenship
Peru wd
Occupation
politician, military officer wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
Chorrillos Military School wd
Spouse
Rosa Pedraglio wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Peru (29 August 1975 – 28 July 1980)
  • President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (1 February 1975 – 29 August 1975)
  • General Commander of the Peruvian Army (1 February 1975 – 29 August 1975)
  • Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (1 March 1969 – 2 January 1974)
  • Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (20 March 1968 – 21 May 1968)

Awards wd

  • Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1979)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎

Questions

When was Francisco Morales Bermúdez born?
Francisco Morales Bermúdez was born on 4 October 1921 in Lima.
What positions has Francisco Morales Bermúdez held?
Positions held by Francisco Morales Bermúdez include: President of Peru (1975–1980); President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (1975–1975); General Commander of the Peruvian Army (1975–1975); Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (1969–1974); Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (1968–1968).
Where did Francisco Morales Bermúdez study?
Francisco Morales Bermúdez was educated at Chorrillos Military School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Francisco Morales Bermúdez · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q116630 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: F. Morales Bermúdez.jpg by FMG (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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