Oscar R. Benavides

ModernGeneralPeru1876 — 1945

Twice Peruvian military president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1876

Died

1945

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score52.4

Oscar R. Benavides — Complete Timeline

1933 AD

Assumed presidency after Sánchez Cerro's assassinationPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the assassination of President Luis Miguel S

SuccessionPolitical CrisisMilitary

Impact: national

1934 AD

Ended the Colombia-Peru WarPolitical Action◆ Major

Benavides negotiated the Rio de Janeiro Protocol on May 24, 1934, ending the Colombia-Peru War over the Leticia region. The treaty confirmed Colombian sovereignty over Leticia, restoring peace and allowing Benavides to focus on domestic issues.

Peace TreatyBorder DisputeDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

Repressed APRA and governed as a dictatorPolitical Action◆ Major

Benavides consolidated power by outlawing the APRA party and persecuting its members. He governed with authoritarian measures, including press censorship and the suppression of political opposition, maintaining stability through military control until 1939.

DictatorshipRepressionAPRA

Impact: nationaldestructive

1944 AD

Returned to power as president after a coupPolitical Action◆ Major

After leaving office in 1939, Benavides returned to the presidency in 1944 following a coup that ousted President Manuel Prado. He served a second term from 1944 to 1945, overseeing the transition to democratic elections before stepping down.

CoupSecond TermTransition

Impact: national