Manuel Odría
Manuel Odría was a Peruvian military officer and politician who served as the President of Peru from 1948 to 1956 after leading a coup d'état. His presidency is notable for its authoritarian nature, but also for significant infrastructure development and economic growth during a period marked by post-war recovery. Odría's government implemented various social reforms and was characterized by a strong nationalist rhetoric. His legacy is complex, as he is remembered both for advancements in public works and for political repression.
Born on Dec 28, 1896 (128 years old)
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Venezuela:
Manuel Odría was a general and politician in Peru, described as having a negative impact during his decade in power.
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Peru:
Manuel Odría was a dictator in Peru during whose regime Vargas Llosa wrote critically.
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Spain:
Manuel Odría was a military leader who served as president from 1948 to 1956.
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Ireland:
Conversation in the Cathedral, a depiction of Peru’s malaise under general Manuel Odría’s military dictatorship during the 1950s, is often considered Vargas Llosa's masterwork.
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Liechtenstein:
Manuel Odría was the general who overthrew President José Luis Bustamante y Rivero.
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Brazil:
Manuel Odría was a general and dictator in Peru during the 1950s, referenced in Vargas Llosa's work.
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Argentina:
The dictatorship of Manuel Odría in Peru served as a significant backdrop in Vargas Llosa's novel 'Conversación en La Catedral'.
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Uruguay:
Odría's dictatorship was a significant backdrop for Vargas Llosa's early works.
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Argentina:
Manuel Odría was a Peruvian general and politician who served as president during a repressive regime.
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Argentina:
Manuel Odría's dictatorship in Peru inspired Vargas Llosa's celebrated novel 'Conversación en La Catedral'.
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