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Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

Alfredo Saint-Jean
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Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean
President of Argentina
Interim by the military junta
In office
18 June 1982 – 1 July 1982
Preceded byLeopoldo Galtieri
Succeeded byReynaldo Bignone
Personal details
Born11 November 1926
Chascomús, Buenos Aires
Died2 September 1987 (aged 60)
NationalityArgentine
Spouse(s)María Beatriz Dauna
ProfessionMilitary
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Argentina
Branch/serviceCoat of arms of Argentina.svg Argentine Army
Years of service1944–1982
RankGB-EA.png (Pre-1991 epaulette) Division General
Battles/warsDirty 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.

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 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
Leopoldo Galtieri
President of Argentina
1982
Succeeded by
Reynaldo Bignone
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