When was Violeta Chamorro born?

Violeta Chamorro was born on 18 October 1929 in Rivas.

What positions has Violeta Chamorro held?

Positions held by Violeta Chamorro include: President of Nicaragua (1990–1997); Minister of Defence (Nicaragua).

Where did Violeta Chamorro study?

Violeta Chamorro was educated at Our Lady of the Lake University, Blackstone College for Girls.

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Violeta Chamorro

वियोलेता चामोरो

Nicaraguan publisher of La Prensa and the first woman elected president of Nicaragua, in office from 1990 to 1997 (1929–2025)

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Violeta Barrios Torres de Chamorro was a Nicaraguan politician who served as the president of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997. She was the country's first female president. Previously, she was a member of the Junta of National Reconstruction from 1979 to 1980.

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Born: 18 October 1929 wd
Place of birth: Rivas wd
Died: 14 June 2025 wd
Place of death: San José wd
Citizenship: Nicaragua wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, publisher, author wd
Political party: National Opposition Union wd
Education: Our Lady of the Lake University, Blackstone College for Girls wd
Spouse: Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal wd

Positions held wd

President of Nicaragua (25 April 1990 – 10 January 1997)
Minister of Defence (Nicaragua)

Awards wd

Freedom Award (1990)
Giuseppe Motta Medal (2005)
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1991)
Luka Brajnović Prize (1998)

Questions

When was Violeta Chamorro born?: Violeta Chamorro was born on 18 October 1929 in Rivas.
What positions has Violeta Chamorro held?: Positions held by Violeta Chamorro include: President of Nicaragua (1990–1997); Minister of Defence (Nicaragua).
Where did Violeta Chamorro study?: Violeta Chamorro was educated at Our Lady of the Lake University, Blackstone College for Girls.

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