Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean
Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean | |
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Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean | |
| 47th President of Argentina | |
| Interim 18 June 1982 – 1 July 1982 | |
| Appointed by | Military junta |
| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Leopoldo Galtieri |
| Succeeded by | Reynaldo Bignone |
| Interior Minister of Argentina (Assumed presidential duties from 18 June 1982 until 1 July 1982) | |
| In office 12 December 1981 – 1 July 1982 | |
| President | Carlos Lacoste (Interim) Leopoldo Galtieri Himself (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1926 Chascomús, Buenos Aires |
| Died | 2 September 1987 (aged 60) |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Spouse | María Beatriz Dauna |
| Profession | Military |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Argentina |
| Branch/service | Argentine Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1982 |
| Rank | (Pre-1991 epaulette) Division General |
| Battles/wars | Dirty War |
Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈfɾeðo osˈkaɾ ˈsent ˈtʃin]; 11 November 1926 – 2 September 1987) was an Argentine Army division general and politician, who served as President of Argentina in 1982.[1]
Earlier public role
Following the 1976 coup and the intervention of the Argentine military in public affairs during the National Reorganization Process, Alfredo Saint-Jean was one of the generals who held senior roles. He served as interior minister from 1981, having been appointed by General Leopoldo Galtieri.
President of Argentina
He briefly served as President of Argentina from 18 June 1982 to 1 July 1982, during a period of military rule, after Galtieri was ousted from office owing to the country's humiliating defeat by the British in the Falklands War.
Succession
Saint-Jean's brief period as president in June and July 1982 ended when he was succeeded by General Reynaldo Bignone.
References
- ^ Fuimos Todos, pag. 217, by Juan Bautista Yofre, published in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2009, Editorial Sudamericana.