Carlos Ibáñez del Campo

General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (Latin American Spanish: [ˈkaɾlos iˈβaɲes ðel ˈkampo]; 3 November 1877 – 28 April 1960) was a Chilean Army officer and political figure. He served as President twice, first between 1927 and 1931, and then from 1952 to 1958, serving for 10 years in office.

Carlos Ibáñez del Campo
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19th and 25th President of Chile
In office
21 July 1927  26 July 1931
Preceded byEmiliano Figueroa Larraín
Succeeded byPedro Opazo Letelier
In office
3 November 1952  3 November 1958
Preceded byGabriel González Videla
Succeeded byJorge Alessandri Rodríguez
Minister of the Interior
In office
9 February 1927  7 April 1927
PresidentEmiliano Figueroa
Preceded byManuel Rivas Vicuña
Succeeded byCarlos Frödden
Minister of War and Navy
In office
25 January 1925  25 February 1927
PresidentArturo Alessandri
Luis Barros Borgoño (Acting)
Emiliano Figueroa
Preceded byJuan Emilio Ortiz Vega
Succeeded byJuan Emilio Ortiz Vega
Personal details
Born(1877-11-03)3 November 1877
Linares, Chile
Died28 April 1960(1960-04-28) (aged 82)
Santiago, Chile
Resting placeCementerio General de Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Rosa Quiroz de Ávila
Graciela Letelier Velasco
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Chile
Branch/service Chilean Army
Years of service1898–1924
RankLieutenant Colonel
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