Roberto cordovani eva peron biography
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Eva Peron served as Argentina&#;s First lady from to Eva Peron or &#;Evita&#; became a powerful political figure with a large support base amongst the poor and working-class trade union members.
Roberto cordovani eva peron biography
She inspired millions with her campaigns to help the poor and give women the right to vote. To her supporters, she was a saint who strove to overcome poverty and injustice. To her detractors (in the nation&#;s military and bourgeoisie) she was a controversial figure at the heart of Argentinian politics.
&#;I have one thing that counts, and that is my heart; it burns in my soul, it aches in my flesh, and it ignites my nerves: that is my love for the people and Peron.&#;
– Eva Peron
Eva Peron was born in rural poverty in a town called Los Toldos.
She was the illegitimate daughter of a failed landowner. Aged fifteen, she left her rural home to go to Buenos Aires where she hoped to pursue her theatrical career.
Aided by her natural beauty she gained work in the theatre.
In Buenos Aires,