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Enrique Penaranda
ModernGeneralBolivia1892 — 1969
Bolivian general and president overthrown.
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Quick Facts
Born
1892
Died
1969
Country
Bolivia
Era
Modern
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)25
Influence (20%)47
Legacy (20%)36
Leadership (15%)35
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score39.0
Enrique Penaranda — Complete Timeline
1934 AD
Led Coup Against SalamancaPolitical Action◆ Major
General Enrique Pe
CoupChaco War
Impact: nationaldestructive
1940 AD
Elected President of BoliviaPolitical Action◆ Major
Peñaranda was elected president of Bolivia, serving from 1940 to 1943. His presidency was marked by alignment with the Allies during World War II and continued political instability.
PresidencyBolivia
Impact: national
1943 AD
Overthrown in CoupPolitical Action◆ Major
Peñaranda was overthrown by a military coup led by the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement (MNR) and military officers, including Gualberto Villarroel. The coup ended his presidency and led to a period of reformist government.
CoupOverthrow
Impact: nationaldestructive
Exiled to ArgentinaPolitical Action
After his overthrow, Pe
Exile
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
7
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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