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Juan Peron's Birth
Juan Peron was born on October 8th, 1895 in Lobos Argentina .His ancestors came from Scotland so he had a Scotland background. His mother and father were Juana Sosa Toledo and Mario Thomas Peron. -
Juan Peron's Early Career
At 16 years old Juan Peron joined the military and he trained to be an officer. He excelled in skiing, boxing, and fencing. Juan Peron served as an attache to Chile and traveled to Italy to observe the development of the Fascist state in 1938 through to 1940. -
Juan Peron Government
Peron returned to Argentina in 1941 and joined a secret group of military officers called the Grupo de Oficiales Unidos. In 1943 he participated in a GOU to overthrow the civilian government, then taking on the post of secretary of labor and social welfare in the new program. He then started to rise to the rank of minister of war and then vice president between the years of 1944 and 1945. -
Juan's Speech
In early October 1945, Perón was expelled from his positions by a coup of rival army and navy officers. But associates in the labour unions rallied the workers of greater Buenos Aires, and Perón was released from custody on Oct. 17, 1945. Then that night from the balcony of the presidential palace and addressed 300,000 people. He promised to lead the people to victory the pending presidential election and to build with them a strong and just nation. -
Juan Peron's FIrst Marriage
In the year 1945 he got married to Eva (Evita) Duarte. She before was a beautiful model and actor. After they married Eva often appeared at his meetings and administration. She then later died of cancer in Buenos Aires in 1952. -
Juan Peron EXile
In September 1955 Juan Peron was driven from office and into exile by a confederation of military leaders. He then fled to Paraguay before settling in Madrid. He then continued to exert enough political influence from everywhere to help shape the Peronist movement that reclaimed the presidency in 1973. -
Juan Peron's Second Marriage
He returned to Argentina just after the March elections. In October, he won a special presidential election and installed his new wife as vice president. His new wife was Isabel Peron. -
While in Exile
While in exile Perón had pursued the left-wing Peronists and had supported the most hostile labour unions. Once returned to power, he formed close links with the armed forces and other previously opposition right-wing groups. When he died in 1974, he left to his widow and successor as president an untenable situation. -
Juan's agreement
While in exile Perón had pursued the left-wing Peronists and had supported the most hostile labour unions. Once returned to power, he formed close links with the armed forces and other previously opposition right-wing groups. When he died in 1974, he left to his widow and successor as president an untenable situation. -
Juan Peron's Death
He died on July 1st, 1974 in Olivos Argentina. He died from a heart attack. He died after his wife Evita Peron who died in 1952 of cancer . -
Isabela's Rule
After Peron had died Isabel was forced to take over his role. She was over run in March 1975 by a military couple took over her role. She then later died.
