Adolfo Perez Esquivel By kevintellez Nov 26, 1931 Adolfo Perez Esquivel was born Period: Nov 26, 1931 to Mar 22, 2010 Adolfo Perez Equivel Mar 22, 1955 Argentina remained a economically depressed Mar 22, 1956 Worked as a sculptor Mar 22, 1967 Adolfo was left in the left-wing opposition Mar 22, 1970 Unlike some of his fellow activists, espoused the use of Gandhi's non-violent tactics to effect change. To prove his point, he went on a hunger strike Mar 22, 1974 Named general coordinator of the Servicio Paz y Justicia Mar 22, 1974 Juan Peron dies Mar 22, 1975 Arrested in Brazil Mar 22, 1976 Jailed in Equador Mar 22, 1976 The Argentinean military junta came to power and instituted a repressive regime Mar 22, 1976 began an international campaign to establish a human-rights commission at the United Nations Mar 22, 1980 He won Nobel Peace Prize