Chief of Army1933
Appointed Chief of the Army
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Historical person
Enrique Penaranda Castillo Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Enrique Penaranda Castillo, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Bolivia.
10 records1933–194310 events2 places
Chronological biography
1933
Declaration of War10 May 1933
Bolivia formally enters declared war with Paraguay during the Chaco War.
1939
Presidential Election1939
Penaranda campaigns for the presidency after leading Bolivia's armed forces.
1940
General Election10 March 1940
Penaranda wins the presidential election as candidate of the conservative alliance.
General Election - General Election10 March 1940
Penaranda wins the presidential election as candidate of the conservative alliance.
General Election Election Outcome10 March 1940
General election outcome recorded for Enrique Penaranda Castillo: Penaranda wins the presidential election as candidate of the conservative alliance.
General Election Government10 March 1940
Government context for this general election: Penaranda wins the presidential election as candidate of the conservative alliance.
President of Bolivia15 April 1940
Penaranda begins his constitutional presidency.
1942
Catavi Massacre21 December 1942
Government forces kill striking miners and civilians during the Catavi Massacre.
1943
Coup1943
Overthrown after a coup
Titles and roles
Chief of Army · Chief of Army of Bolivia · President of Bolivia · Presidential Candidate
Record provenance
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