When was Raúl Alfonsín born?

Raúl Alfonsín was born on 12 March 1927 in Chascomús.

What positions has Raúl Alfonsín held?

Positions held by Raúl Alfonsín include: member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (2001–2002); member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (2001–2002); President of Argentina (1983–1989); member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies (1963–1967).

Where did Raúl Alfonsín study?

Raúl Alfonsín was educated at University of Buenos Aires, National University of La Plata.

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Raúl Alfonsín

Argentine politician

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Raúl Ricardo Alfonsín was an Argentine lawyer and statesman who served as president of Argentina from 10 December 1983 to 8 July 1989. He was the first democratically elected president after the National Reorganization Process. Ideologically, he identified as a radical and a social democrat, serving as the leader of the Radical Civic Union from 1983 to 1991, 1993 to 1995, 1999 to 2001. His political approach was known as "Alfonsinism".

Quick facts

Born: 12 March 1927 wd
Place of birth: Chascomús wd
Died: 31 March 2009 wd
Place of death: Buenos Aires wd
Citizenship: Argentina wd
Occupation: lawyer, politician wd
Political party: Radical Civic Union wd
Education: University of Buenos Aires, National University of La Plata wd
Spouse: María Lorenza Barreneche wd

Positions held wd

member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (12 December 2001 – 3 July 2002)
member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (10 December 2001 – 3 July 2002)
President of Argentina (10 December 1983 – 8 July 1989)
member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies (1963–1967)

Awards wd

Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation (1985)
European Human Rights Prize
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1984)
gold Medal of the Community of Madrid (1986)
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela
honorary doctor of the University of Brasília
honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense (1988)
Grand Cross, Special Class of the Order of the Sun of Peru

Questions

When was Raúl Alfonsín born?: Raúl Alfonsín was born on 12 March 1927 in Chascomús.
What positions has Raúl Alfonsín held?: Positions held by Raúl Alfonsín include: member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (2001–2002); member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (2001–2002); President of Argentina (1983–1989); member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies (1963–1967).
Where did Raúl Alfonsín study?: Raúl Alfonsín was educated at University of Buenos Aires, National University of La Plata.

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