René Schneider
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For the German former footballer, see René Schneider (German footballer).
For the Swiss footballer, see René Schneider (Swiss footballer).
For the Luxembourgian footballer, see René Schneider (Luxembourgian footballer).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Schneider and the second or maternal family name is Chereau.
General René Schneider Chereau (/ˈʃnaɪdər/; December 31, 1913 – October 25, 1970) was the commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army at the time of the 1970 Chilean presidential election, when he was assassinated during a botched kidnapping attempt. He coined the doctrine of military-political mutual exclusivity that became known as the Schneider Doctrine.[1]
Quick Facts Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army, President ...
René Schneider | |
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Commander-in-chief of the Chilean Army | |
In office October 27, 1969 – October 25, 1970 | |
President | Eduardo Frei Montalva |
Preceded by | Sergio Castillo Aránguiz |
Succeeded by | Carlos Prats |
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Born | (1913-12-31)December 31, 1913 Concepción, Chile |
Died | October 25, 1970(1970-10-25) (aged 56) Santiago, Chile |
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