When was Manuel A. Odría born?

Manuel A. Odría was born on 26 November 1897 in Tarma.

What positions has Manuel A. Odría held?

Positions held by Manuel A. Odría include: President of Peru (1950–1956); President of Peru (1948–1950); Minister of the Interior of Peru (1947–1948).

Where did Manuel A. Odría study?

Manuel A. Odría was educated at National University of San Marcos.

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Manuel A. Odría

38th & 40th President of Peru (1948–1956)

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Manuel Arturo Odría Amoretti was a military officer who served as the 45th President of Peru. He ousted President José Luis Bustamante y Rivero in the 1948 Peruvian coup d'état and seized power. He prevented other candidates from contesting the 1950 Peruvian general election, which he won with 100% of the vote as the sole candidate.

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Born: 26 November 1897 wd
Place of birth: Tarma wd
Died: 18 February 1974 wd
Place of death: Lima wd
Citizenship: Peru wd
Occupation: politician, military officer wd
Political party: Odriíst National Union wd
Education: National University of San Marcos wd
Spouse: María Delgado Romero wd

Positions held wd

President of Peru (28 July 1950 – 28 July 1956)
President of Peru (1 November 1948 – 1 June 1950)
Minister of the Interior of Peru (12 January 1947 – 17 June 1948)

Awards wd

Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1953)
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III

Questions

When was Manuel A. Odría born?: Manuel A. Odría was born on 26 November 1897 in Tarma.
What positions has Manuel A. Odría held?: Positions held by Manuel A. Odría include: President of Peru (1950–1956); President of Peru (1948–1950); Minister of the Interior of Peru (1947–1948).
Where did Manuel A. Odría study?: Manuel A. Odría was educated at National University of San Marcos.

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