Eduardo Lonardi facts for kids
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Eduardo Lonardi
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| President of Argentina | |
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| In office September 23, 1955 – November 12, 1955 |
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| Appointed by | Military junta |
| Vice President | Isaac Rojas (de facto) |
| Preceded by | Juan Domingo Perón |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Eugenio Aramburu (de facto) |
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| Born | September 15, 1896 Buenos Aires |
| Died | March 22, 1956 (aged 59) Buenos Aires |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Mercedes Villada Achával (1924–1956) |
| Profession | Military |
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Eduardo Ernesto Lonardi Doucet (born September 15, 1896 – died March 22, 1956) was an Argentine Lieutenant General. He served as a leader of Argentina for a short time in 1955. He was considered a de facto president, which means he was in charge but not chosen through a regular election.
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Early Life and Military Career
Eduardo Lonardi was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on September 15, 1896. He chose a career in the army and became a Lieutenant General, a high rank in the military.
In 1942, Lonardi worked as a special military representative in Chile. However, the Chilean government soon asked him to leave because of some disagreements. After returning to Argentina, he took part in a military action that changed the government. Later, around 1946, he worked as a military representative in Washington, D.C. in the United States for a few years before coming back to Argentina for good.
Becoming President of Argentina
In September 1955, Eduardo Lonardi led a group called the Revolución Libertadora. This group took control of the government from the previous president, Juan Perón. When Lonardi arrived in Buenos Aires, people cheered him on.
Lonardi wanted a peaceful change, hoping that "neither victors nor vanquished" would come out of the situation. This meant he didn't want one side to completely win and the other to completely lose. However, some other military leaders thought his approach was too gentle. Less than two months after he became president, these leaders removed him from power. Pedro Aramburu then took over as the new leader.
Later Life and Passing
After leaving office, Eduardo Lonardi traveled to the United States to get medical help for cancer. He returned to Argentina and passed away on March 22, 1956, due to his illness.
Images for kids
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Eduardo Lonardi's signature.
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A portrait of General Eduardo Lonardi.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo Lonardi para niños
