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David Toro Biography and Timeline

Follow David Toro through 5 dated historical records for Bolivia.

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David Toro, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1936–1937Years on this page

1936

17 May 1936

Military Socialism

Colonel · La Paz · Government / Government of Bolivia

Toro takes power and introduces a reformist military government after defeat in the Chaco War.

Role range: 1936-1937

22 May 1936

President of Bolivia

President of Bolivia · La Paz · Government / Government of Bolivia

Toro becomes president and advances the programme known as military socialism.

Role range: 1936-1937 – 1936-1937

1937

13 March 1937

Nationalization

President of Bolivia · La Paz · Economy / Oil Industry

Nationalizes Standard Oil's Bolivian holdings after the Chaco War

Role range: 1936-1937

13 March 1937

Standard Oil Nationalization

President of Bolivia · La Paz · Economy / Oil Nationalization

Toro nationalises Standard Oil's Bolivian assets

Role range: 1936-1937

13 March 1937

Nationalization of Standard Oil

President of Bolivia · La Paz · Government / Government of Bolivia

Toro nationalises Standard Oil's Bolivian properties.

Role range: 1936-1937 – 1936-1937

Records, sources and methodology

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