Vicente Merino
Vicente Merino | |
|---|---|
| Acting President of Chile | |
| In office August 3, 1946 – August 13, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Duhalde |
| Succeeded by | Alfredo Duhalde |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vicente Merino Bielich 1889 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | 1977 (aged 87–88) Santiago, Chile |
| Spouse | Amelia Novoa Astaburuaga |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Chilean Navy |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich (1889–1977) was a Chilean naval officer and political figure.[1] He commanded the Chilean Navy during World War II, and the Battle of the Caribbean.
The son of Navy Captain Vicente Merino Jarpa, he was acting president of Chile between August 3 and 13, 1946.[2]
References
- ^ Wise, Jon (2014-01-30). The Role of the Royal Navy in South America, 1920-1970. A&C Black. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-4411-7389-8.
- ^ "CHILE: Rios Retires". Time. 1946-02-18. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
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