1952 Ireland rugby union tour of South America 1952 Ireland rugby union tour of South America The 1952 Ireland rugby union tour of South America, was a series of rugby matches played in Chile and Argentina. This tour by the Ireland national rugby union team coincided with the death of Eva Peron, the wife of Juan Peron, the President of Argentina. As a result, it was almost cancelled. Eva Peron died on 26 July, six days after the Irish squad had departed Dublin. However, after playing their first game in Santiago, Chile, the team travelled onto Buenos Aires and completed the tour as planned. They finished with a
First Ladies and Gentlemen of Argentina and First Gentlemen, regardless of whether they were married to the incumbent President or not, as well as persons who are considered to have acted as first lady . First Ladies and Gentlemen of Argentina The First Lady () or First Gentleman () of Argentina is the unofficial and protocol title of the spouse of the sitting President of Argentina. The first lady or first gentleman is not an elected position, carries no official duties and brings no salary. Nonetheless, he or she participates in humanitarian and charitable work. Furthermore, many have taken an active role in campaigning for the