Victor Jara

Learn the details of who he was Victor Jara (1932-1973) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.

Who was Victor Jara?

Victor Lidio Jara Martinez better known as Victor Jara was born on September 28, 1932 in Lonquén, Chile.

His unfortunate death was the September 16, 1973 (51 years ago) in Santiago, Chile by Murder during the coup d'état in Chile at 40 years of age.

Víctor Jara was a Chilean singer-songwriter, theater director, poet, and political activist, considered one of the greatest exponents of popular music in his country.

Birth

  • Full name: Victor Lidio Jara Martinez
  • Sobriquet: Victor Jara
  • Date:
  • Place: Lonquén, Chile
  • Zodiac sign: Pound
  • Gender: Male

Death

  • Date:
  • Place: Santiago, Chile
  • Age: 40 years
  • Time since death: 51 years old
  • Cause: Murder during the coup d'état in Chile