General René Schneider Chereau (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.
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31 December 1913 Concepcion, VIII Region
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Died |
25 October 1970 (aged 56) Santiago, RM
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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