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1939 in Bolivia

Explore 3 historical events and records for Bolivia in 1939.

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Historical records for Bolivia in 1939

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August

23 August 1939

Death of German Busch

Busch, German · La Paz · President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Busch dies in La Paz, ending his military reformist presidency.

23 August 1939

Interim Presidency

Quintanilla, Carlos · La Paz · Interim President of Bolivia · Government / Government of Bolivia

Quintanilla assumes interim authority after the death of German Busch.

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1939

Presidential Election

Penaranda Castillo, Enrique · La Paz · Presidential Candidate · Government / Government of Bolivia

Penaranda campaigns for the presidency after leading Bolivia's armed forces.

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