# Marcos Pérez Jiménez

_President of Venezuela (1952-1958)_

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> Marcos Evangelista Pérez Jiménez (25 April 1914 – 20 September 2001) was a Venezuelan military officer and the dictator of Venezuela from 1950 to 1958, ruling as member of the military junta from 1950 to 1952 and as president from 1952 to 1958. He took part in the 1948 Venezuelan coup d'état, becoming part of the ruling junta. He ran in the 1952 election. However, the junta cancelled the election when early results indicated that the opposition was ahead and declared Jiménez provisional president. He became president in 1953 and instituted a constitution that granted him dictatorial powers.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 April 1914 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Táchira ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P19))
- **Died:** 20 September 2001 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P570))
- **Place of death:** Alcobendas ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Venezuela ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; dictator ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P106))
- **Political party:** Independent Electoral Front ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P102))
- **Education:** Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P69))
- **Spouse:** Flor María Chalbaud ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Venezuela (19 April 1953 – 23 January 1958) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P39))
- **Awards:** Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Order of the Liberator; Order of Francisco de Miranda; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Grand Cross of the Sash of the Two Orders ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118#P166))

## About

Under Pérez's rule, the rise of oil prices facilitated many public works projects, including roads, bridges, government buildings and public housing, as well as the rapid development of industries such as hydroelectricity, mining and steel. He also enriched himself considerably, as well as many of his political allies. The economy of Venezuela developed rapidly while Pérez was in power. On the other hand, Pérez presided over one of the most repressive governments in Venezuela. His government's secret police, the Dirección de Seguridad Nacional (National Security Service), suppressed criticism and imprisoned those who opposed his rule.

Following massive public demonstrations in support of democratic reforms, Pérez was deposed in a coup perpetrated by disgruntled sectors within the Armed Forces of Venezuela on 23 January 1958. Pérez was then exiled to the Dominican Republic, later Miami, United States, from where he was extradited to Venezuela and imprisoned. After serving his sentence, he went on to settle in Spain under the Franco regime's protection.

## Questions

**When was Marcos Pérez Jiménez born?**  
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was born on 25 April 1914 in Táchira.

**What positions has Marcos Pérez Jiménez held?**  
Positions held by Marcos Pérez Jiménez include: President of Venezuela (1953–1958).

**Where did Marcos Pérez Jiménez study?**  
Marcos Pérez Jiménez was educated at Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Marcos Pérez Jiménez](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_P%C3%A9rez_Jim%C3%A9nez) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q459118](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q459118) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: General Marcos Evangelista Pérez Jiménez, Venezuela.jpg by Wilfredor (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:General_Marcos_Evangelista_P%C3%A9rez_Jim%C3%A9nez,_Venezuela.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Marcos Pérez Jiménez, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: General Marcos Evangelista Pérez Jiménez, Venezuela.jpg — Wilfredor, Public domain.

## Cite this page

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