President of Chile from 3 November 1970 to 11 September 1973.
First Marxist leader to reach the power in a democratic process.
Born to Salvador Allende Castro and Laura Gossens Uribe, he grew up in Valparaíso.
Father of Carmen Paz (born in 1941), Beatriz (1943-1977) and Isabel Allende (born in 1945), not to be confused with novelist Isabel Allende, his cousin's daughter.
Graduated from University of Chile with degree in Medicine.