(1919–52), Argentinian politician, second wife of Juan Perón; full name María Eva Duarte de Perón; known as Evita. A former actress, after her marriage in 1945 she became de facto Minister of Health and of Labour until her death from cancer; her social reforms earned her great popularity with the poor.
Definition of Perón, Eva in US English:
Perón, Eva
proper nounpeˈrōn
(1919–52), Argentine politician; second wife of Juan Perón; full name María Eva Duarte de Perón ; known as Evita. A former actress, after her marriage in 1945 she became de facto minister of health and of labor until her death from cancer. Her social reforms earned her great popularity with the poor.