Augusto B. Leguia

ModernPoliticianPeru1863 — 1932

Peruvian reformer turned autocrat, Oncenio.

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Quick Facts

Born

1863

Died

1932

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)77

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score57.0

Augusto B. Leguia — Complete Timeline

1919 AD

Began the 'Oncenio' dictatorshipPolitical Action◆ Major

Augusto B. Legu

CoupDictatorshipAuthoritarianism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1920 AD

Modernized Peru through infrastructure projectsReform◆ Major

Leguía launched an ambitious program of public works, including road construction, irrigation projects, and the expansion of Lima. He also oversaw the celebration of Peru's centennial in 1921, which included the construction of the Plaza San Martín and other landmarks.

InfrastructureModernizationPublic Works

Impact: nationalconstructive

1929 AD

Signed the Tacna-Arica compromise with ChilePolitical Action◆ Major

Leguía negotiated the Treaty of Lima with Chile in 1929, which resolved the long-standing Tacna-Arica dispute. Under the treaty, Tacna was returned to Peru and Arica remained with Chile, ending a conflict that had persisted since the War of the Pacific.

TreatyBorder DisputeDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

1930 AD

Overthrown by Luis Miguel Sánchez CerroPolitical Action◆ Major

After 11 years in power, Legu

CoupOverthrowEnd of Regime

Impact: nationaltragic