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Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

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Alfredo Saint Jean
President of Argentina
De facto - Interim
In office
18 June 1982 – 1 July 1982
Preceded byLeopoldo Galtieri
Succeeded byReynaldo Bignone
Personal details
Born11 November 1926
Buenos Aires
Died2 September 1987(1987-09-02) (aged 60)
NationalityArgentine
SpouseMaría Beatriz Dauna
ProfessionMilitary

Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (11 November 1926 – 2 September 1987) was an Argentine Army major 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.

See also

Political offices
Preceded by President of Argentina
1982
Succeeded by