Eva Peron: love and hate of Argentina (10 photos)

The life of this woman was bright and short as a flash. But she managed to leave a noticeable mark in the hearts of compatriots.





Maria Eva Duarte was born in 1919 in Argentina. Was illegitimate: the owner of the farm adopted the baby from a servant. When she was only 7 years old, his father died. And the lawful wife drove Eva's mother away from a living reminder of her husband's infidelity.



Years of poverty forced the girl to make a decision: whatever no matter how you break into people and start earning a lot. But poisonous the point of the "career" was shooting for men's magazines, when Eva was still minor. Then she moved to the capital and entered small theatre.

On the theatrical stage, she did not achieve much success. But another fan helped Eva get a job on the radio. Suddenly her a deep melodic voice, as they say, went to the listeners. And girl began to conduct a program about famous women who went down in history. The work did not bring wealth, as she wanted. So she started novels with wealthy men who can give at least a fraction dreams of a carefree life.

Fateful meeting



The life-changing meeting took place in 1944. Juan Peron, who at that time headed the military government of the country, was almost 50 years. And Duarte was a quarter of a century younger. But the difference in age was not an obstacle. The couple had a hot romance. And soon with filing Peron, the girl already hosted other programs, socio-political direction.



The wedding took place soon after. And in 1946, with active Supported by his wife, Perón won the presidential election. Actually through her husband, Eva realized all her childhood dreams of fame and fortune.

The first lady also helped in further work. Quite successful because her nature was a cocktail of energy, initiative, flair, performance.



At the same time, Eva worked for the benefit of the people. First time in Argentina women were given the right to vote. Perón led charitable foundation dedicated to helping vulnerable people population. On an ongoing basis, the first lady led the reception of citizens, listened to their problems and complaints, providing real help.

Metamorphoses of the first lady



She also changed outwardly. The romantic ones are in the past dresses and frivolous curls. They were replaced by smooth hairstyles and strict business suits.

Eva bathed in luxury, wore only designer clothes and expensive jewelry. All her relatives were also arranged for high posts and literally swam in money. But the people not only forgave her wealth, but also literally idolized. After a successful re-election Peron, who was greatly facilitated by the fiery performances of his wife, It turned out that the woman developed cancer.



The President did his best to save his wife, brought in the best doctors. But everything turned out to be inconclusive: in 1952 The woman died at the age of 33. In one of the last calls to She declared to the nation that she was leaving to the people the most precious thing - Peron.



Sorrow for a woman who became a national heroine Argentines was so great that people wept. There were even numerous cases of suicides of those who simply did not want to live in a world where there is no more Evita.



Perón lived another 22 years, remarried. But the only Eva was his love. He could not even part with his wife, ordered embalm the body. After the overthrow, he was hidden for many years. supporters. Only in 1974 it was finally buried.



Shot from the film "Evita"

For Argentines, Peron was already practically a saint, for good reason she was called the Argentine Madonna. And the world learned about the woman after release in 1996 on the screens of the picture "Evita", the main role in which played by Madonna.