When was Pedro Aguirre Cerda born?

Pedro Aguirre Cerda was born on 6 February 1879 in Pocuro.

What positions has Pedro Aguirre Cerda held?

Positions held by Pedro Aguirre Cerda include: President of Chile (1938–1941); Minister of the Interior of Chile (1924–1924); Minister of the Interior of Chile (1920–1921); deputy of Chile; senator of Chile.

Where did Pedro Aguirre Cerda study?

Pedro Aguirre Cerda was educated at Instituto Pedagógico, University of Chile, University of Paris, Collège de France.

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Pedro Aguirre Cerda

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Chilean politician and president (1879-1941)

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Pedro Abelino Aguirre Cerda was a Chilean political figure, educator, and lawyer who served as the 23rd president of Chile from 1938 until his death in 1941. He was a center left moderate.

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Born: 6 February 1879 wd
Place of birth: Pocuro wd
Died: 25 November 1941 wd
Place of death: Santiago wd
Citizenship: Chile wd
Occupation: lawyer, politician wd
Political party: Radical Party wd
Education: Instituto Pedagógico, University of Chile, University of Paris, Collège de France, Instituto Nacional General José Miguel Carrera wd
Spouse: Juana Rosa Aguirre wd

Positions held wd

President of Chile (24 December 1938 – 25 November 1941)
Minister of the Interior of Chile (3 January 1924 – 1 February 1924)
Minister of the Interior of Chile (23 December 1920 – 16 August 1921)
deputy of Chile
senator of Chile

Awards wd

Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle

Questions

When was Pedro Aguirre Cerda born?: Pedro Aguirre Cerda was born on 6 February 1879 in Pocuro.
What positions has Pedro Aguirre Cerda held?: Positions held by Pedro Aguirre Cerda include: President of Chile (1938–1941); Minister of the Interior of Chile (1924–1924); Minister of the Interior of Chile (1920–1921); deputy of Chile; senator of Chile.
Where did Pedro Aguirre Cerda study?: Pedro Aguirre Cerda was educated at Instituto Pedagógico, University of Chile, University of Paris, Collège de France.

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