Special Reports - Augusto Pinochet, 91, Ex-Murderous Dictator of Chile, Dies

European Pressphoto Agency

General Pinochet and his wife, the former Maria Lucia Hiriart Rodriguez, after their wedding in 1943.

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President Salvador Allende, right, appointed General Pinochet commander in chief of the Chilean army at a ceremony in August 1973. Less than three weeks later, the armed forces overthrew the government.

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The Associated Press

General Pinochet, center, at a meeting with his military staff in Sept. 1973, days after seizing power.

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General Pinochet, center, at an Independence Day celebration in Santiago in 1982.

Nancy McGritt/Reuters

Pope John Paul II, left, as General Pinochet delivered a speech in Santiago in 1987.

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Eduardo Beyer/European Pressphoto Agency

General Pinochet with his wife in 1998. She survives him, as do their two sons and three daughters.

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Ian Salas/European Pressphoto Agency

General Pinochet greets supporters at a celebration of his 91st birthday last month.

Joy, and Violence, at Death of Pinochet

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Jorge Sanchez/The Associated Press

Demonstrators began pouring onto the main avenue in the center of Santiago after the news of Augusto Pinochet's death circulated. Confrontations broke out and the police used tear gas and water canons.

Susana Vera/Reuters

Demonstrators began pouring onto the main avenue in the center of Santiago after the news of Augusto Pinochet’s death circulated. Confrontations broke out and the police used tear gas and water cannons.