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Pardo, Manuel
(mänwĕl' pär'dō) , 1834–78, president of Peru (1872–76). After assisting José Balta in establishing a constitutional government, Pardo succeeded him as president. To recover from the monetary ruin brought on Peru by the Balta regime, he advocated financial and administrative reforms. His term is chiefly noted for the signing (1873) of the treaty of alliance with Bolivia that led to war with Chile (see Pacific, War of the) in 1879. Later, because of his opposition to militarism, he was assassinated by a soldier. He is remembered for his benevolence and humanitarianism and especially for his services during the yellow-fever epidemic of 1867.
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Manuel Pardo
| Manuel Pardo y Lavalle | |
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20th President of Peru
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| In office August 2 1872 – August 2 1876 |
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| Preceded by | Mariano Herencia Zevallos |
| Succeeded by | Mariano Ignacio Prado |
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| Born | August 9 1834 |
| Died | November 16 1878 (aged 44) |
| Political party | Civilista Party |
| Profession | Economist |
Manuel Pardo y Lavalle (August 9, 1834 – November 16, 1878) was a Peruvian politician and the first civilian President of Peru.
Born in Lima, Peru, he was the founder of the most important political party of the era (Civilista Party). He was elected president by the Peruvian Congress after a failed coup launched by colonel Tomás Gutierrez.
One of the most controversial acts that were committed during his presidency was the signing of a "Mutual Protection Pact" with Bolivia in 1873. The objective of this pact was to protect themselves from what they perceived as "Chilean Imperialism" and a growing desire of Chile for the allied provinces of Tarapaca and Litoral.
On November 16, 1878, Manuel Pardo was assassinated by gunshot.
His son, José Pardo y Barreda, also became President of Peru.
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President of the Senate 1876 – 1878 |
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| Preceded by Mariano Herencia Zevallos |
President of
Peru 1872 – 1876 |
Succeeded by Mariano Ignacio Prado |
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