1895-1974. Argentine politician, dictator
1946-55 and from 1973 until his death. He
took part in the military coup 1943, and his
popularity with the descamisados (`shirtless
ones') led to his election as president 1946.
He instituted social reforms, but encountered
economic difficulties. After the death of his
second wife Eva Peron he lost popularity, and
was deposed in a military coup 1955. He
returned from exile to the presidency 1973,
but died in office 1974, and was was
succeeded by his third wife Isabel Peron.