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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 after the overthrew of the government of President [[Salvador Allende]] on 11 September 1973. Allende, a radical Marxist, had gained power after getting a 36% plurality of the popular vote 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 organizations.

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 of the government of President [[Salvador Allende]] on 11 September 1973. Allende, a radical Marxist, had gained power after getting a 36% plurality of the popular vote 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 organizations. As a result of this, the United States government saw Allende as a threat to their interests so they orchastrated a coup with the assistance of the Chilean military and installed General Augusto Pinochet, a ruthless military dictator, on September the 11th, 1973.

General Pinochet headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated [[communist]] opponents in Chile.  Pinochet was at one time a military subordinate of [[Salvador Allende]].  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 was at one time a military subordinate of [[Salvador Allende]].  After the [[coup]], Pinochet saw support from [[America]].