
Is Abimael Guzmán A-List?
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No — Abimael Guzmán is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Ranking Timeline
1962D$0M
Philosophy Professor
Begins career as a professor, developing Maoist ideology.
1969D$0M
Founded Shining Path
Establishes the Communist Party of Peru – Shining Path.
1980D$0M
Start of Armed Rebellion
Launches a violent Maoist insurgency in Peru.
1992F▼$0M
Capture by Authorities
Arrested in Lima, marking a turning point in conflict.
2006F$0M
Re-Trial and Conviction
Re-tried and convicted, sentenced to life imprisonment.
2021F$0M
Death in Prison
Dies in prison after decades of incarceration.
2026F$0M
Legacy of Violence
Remembered for leading a brutal and destructive insurgency.
Last updated: February 25, 2026