María Eva Duarte de Peron (1919-1952) was a Argentinian populist leader, born in Buenos Aires.
Short Biography:
A successful radio actress, in 1945 she married Juan Peron. After he became president she virtually ran the health and labour ministries, and did a lot of charitable work.
In 1951 she stood for the post of vice president, but was opposed by the army and withdrew; she died of cancer soon afterwards.
Why is Evita Peron famous?
Evita Peron was the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952.
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