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General '''Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte''' (1915–2006) was a Chilean soldier and politician who served as Chile's head of state from 1973 to 1990. He came to power as a member of a council of military leaders who overthrew the government of President [[Salvador Allende]] on 11 September 1973. Allende, a Marxist, had been elected to his position democratically in 1970, but he had been accused of violating the Chilean constitution and had been condemned for his conduct by the Chilean legislature and by civil society organisations.
General '''Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte''' (1915–2006) was a Chilean soldier and politician who served as Chile's head of state from 1973 to 1990. He came to power as a member of a council of military leaders after the overthrew the government of President [[Salvador Allende]] on 11 September 1973. Allende, a Marxist, had been elected to his position with a 36% plurality in 1970, but he had been accused of violating the Chilean constitution and condemned for his conduct by the Chilean legislature and by civil society organisations.
General Pinochet headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated [[communist]] opponents in Chile. Pinochet, at one time the right hand in the military of [[Salvador Allende]], believed Chile was in danger, and decided to take action. After the [[coup]], Pinochet saw support from [[America]].
General Pinochet headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated [[communist]] opponents in Chile. Pinochet, at one time the right hand in the military of [[Salvador Allende]], believed Chile was in danger, and decided to take action. After the [[coup]], Pinochet saw support from [[America]].