Hipolito Yrigoyen

ModernPoliticianArgentina1852 — 1933

Argentine president who expanded popular democracy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1852

Died

1933

Country

Argentina

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score58.4

Hipolito Yrigoyen — Complete Timeline

1916 AD

Yrigoyen becomes President of ArgentinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Hipólito Yrigoyen was elected President of Argentina as the candidate of the Radical Civic Union, winning the first election under the Sáenz Peña Law of secret and universal male suffrage. His victory marked the end of conservative oligarchic rule.

DemocracyRadical Civic Union1916 Election

Impact: nationalprogressive

1918 AD

Yrigoyen's labor and social reformsReform◆ Major

Yrigoyen's government implemented labor reforms including the eight-hour workday, minimum wage, and recognition of trade unions. These measures improved conditions for workers but also led to conflicts with conservative landowners and business interests.

Labor ReformSocial PolicyWorkers' Rights

Impact: nationalprogressive

1928 AD

Yrigoyen's second presidency and economic crisisPolitical Action◆ Major

Yrigoyen was re-elected president in 1928, but his second term was plagued by the Great Depression and political instability. His government's inability to manage the economic crisis led to declining popularity and a military coup in 1930.

Great DepressionEconomic CrisisSecond Term

Impact: nationaltragic

1930 AD

Yrigoyen overthrown in a military coupPolitical Action

General Jos

Military Coup1930End of Democracy

Impact: nationaldestructive