Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean
Appearance
Alfredo Saint-Jean | |
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President of Argentina acting | |
In office 18 June 1982 – 1 July 1982 | |
Preceded by | Leopoldo Galtieri |
Succeeded by | Reynaldo Bignone |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 November 1926 Chascomús, Buenos Aires[citation needed] |
Died | 2 September 1987 | (aged 60)
Nationality | Argentine |
Spouse | María Beatriz Dauna |
Profession | Military |
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Military service | |
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Years of service | 1944–1982 |
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Battles/wars | Internal War |
Alfredo Óscar Saint-Jean (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈfɾeðo osˈkaɾ ˈsẽn̪t̪.t͡ʃĩn]; 11 November 1926 – 2 September 1987) was an Argentine Army division general and politician, who served as President of Argentina in 1982.
President of Argentina
Having been appointed Interior Minister in 1981 by Leopoldo Galtieri, 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 due to the country's defeat 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.