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Manuel María Ponce Brousset

1874 – 1966

President of Peru

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About Manuel María Ponce Brousset

Lived 1874 – 1966 (aged 92). Manuel María Ponce Brousset was a Peruvian politician and military officer.

Manuel María Ponce Brousset (April 5, 1874 in Arequipa, Peru – July 18, 1966 in Lima ) briefly served as the President of Peru in August 1930.

After Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro overthrew Augusto B. Leguía's eleven-year dictatorship through a coup d'état in Arequipa, Ponce assumed the two-day interim presidency until Sánchez Cerro arrived in Lima and was designated as Leguía's successor. Brousset died in July 18, 1966 at the age of .

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Important facts

Born

5 April 1874, Arequipa

Birth century

19th century

Died

18 July 1966, Lima

Occupation

Politician, military officer

Nationality

Peru

Positions held

President of Peru

Also known as

Manuel Maria Ponce Brousset

People in Manuel María Ponce Brousset's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Manuel María Ponce Brousset's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Manuel María Ponce Brousset?

President of Peru (1874-1966)

When was Manuel María Ponce Brousset born?

Manuel María Ponce Brousset was born on 5 April 1874 in Arequipa.

When did Manuel María Ponce Brousset die?

Manuel María Ponce Brousset died on 18 July 1966 in Lima.

What was Manuel María Ponce Brousset's occupation?

Manuel María Ponce Brousset was a politician and military officer.

What nationality was Manuel María Ponce Brousset?

Manuel María Ponce Brousset was Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manuel María Ponce Brousset

· Wikidata: Q130968

· DBpedia: Manuel Ponce Brousset

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