Rafael Hoyos Rubio
Rafael Hoyos Rubio | |
|---|---|
| General Commander of the Peruvian Army | |
| In office December 5, 1980 – June 5, 1981 | |
| President | Fernando Belaúnde |
| Preceded by | Pedro Richter |
| Succeeded by | Otto Eléspuru |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1924 Cajamarca, Peru |
| Died | June 5, 1981 (aged 57) Ecuador–Peru border |
| Cause of death | Helicopter crash |
| Resting place | El Ángel Cemetery |
| Spouse | Nelly De Vinatea |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Orestes Hoyos Rocha Victoria Rubio Villacorta |
| Alma mater | Chorrillos Military School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Peru |
| Branch/service | Peruvian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1981 |
| Rank | Army general |
| Commands | Peruvian Army |
| Battles/wars | Paquisha War |
Rafael Hoyos Rubio (1924–1981) was a Peruvian general who held the rank of General of the Army and occupied the post of Commander in Chief of the Peruvian Army from December 5, 1980 to June 1981.