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Salvador Allende
President of Chile (1970-1973)
Democratically elected socialist president overthrown by CIA-backed coup
Overview
Salvador Allende was the first Marxist to be elected president of a Latin American country in a free election. He was overthrown on September 11, 1973 in a CIA-backed military coup led by Augusto Pinochet. Allende died during the coup, either by suicide or murder, as the military bombed the presidential palace. His death ushered in 17 years of brutal dictatorship.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Democratically elected socialist president overthrown in CIA-backed coup on September 11, 1973
Died during Pinochet's military coup at the presidential palace; ruled a suicide
His overthrow led to 17 years of Pinochet dictatorship responsible for thousands of murders and disappearances
Related Investigations (3)
Known Associates & Connections
Augusto Pinochet
General who overthrew him
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- June 26, 1908
- Birthplace
- ValparaÃso, Chile
Education
- •University of Chile, Medical School
Key Timeline
June 26, 1908
Born in ValparaÃso, Chile
September 4, 1970
Elected President of Chile
November 3, 1970
Inaugurated as President
September 11, 1973
Dies during military coup