Passion or Profession: War Hero, President

Period: 1888–1940

José Félix Estigarribia is known for his role as a leader in the Chaco War against Bolivia. He was successful enough in that campaign that he was given a promotion to the level of general. From there he entered politics. He participated in national politics and traveled to the United States as a representative of Paraguay. In 1939 he became president, but his time was cut short when he died in a plane crash.