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Birth
Augusto Pinochet Ugarte was born on the 25th of November, 1915. His parents were Avelina Martinez and Augusto Vera. -
Military Graduation
In 1936 Augusto graduates from Santiago military college. In 1935 he joined the Chillien army at 20 years old. -
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Kids
Augusto and his wife have 5 kids. Their names are Augusto Pinochet Jr., Lucia Pinochet, Marco Pinochet, Jacquline Pinochet, and Maria Pinochet. -
Marriage
On the 30th of January, 1943 Augusto gets married to Lucía Hiriart. The same year they have their first kid. -
Start of Power
In 1970 Augusto is appointed Commander in Chief of The Chilean army by Salvador Allende, President at the time. -
Power is His
In 1973 Augusto calls himself president of Chile after attacking the Salvador Allende's palace. Salvador commits suicide in his palace during the attack. -
Rise to power
On the 11th of September 1973 Augusto Pinochet, Commander in Chief at the time leads a part of his army to overthrow the Chilean president, Salvador Allende. -
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Dodge a bullet
In 1986 Augusto survives an assassination attempt. Later in the year, 56% of the country rejects another 8-year term, after other elections Augusto is replaced by Patricio Aylwin in 1990. -
Arrest
In 1998 on a trip to England Augusto gets arrested for human rights violations. Augusto was responsible for over 300,000 deaths of innocent people. -
Death
Augusto Pinochet died of a heart attack on December 10, 2006. He had over 300 criminal charges in his name.
