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Alfredo Stroessner
November 3, 1912 – August 16, 2006
Dictator of Paraguay from 1954 to 1989
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Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda was a Paraguayan politician, army general, and military dictator who ruled as the 42nd president of Paraguay from 15 August 1954 until his overthrow in 1989. Known as El Stronato or El Stronismo, his dictatorship was marked by political violence. Before his accession to the presidency, he was the country's de facto leader from May to August 1954.
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- Anniversary · August 16
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