Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean
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Alfredo Saint-Jean | |
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 Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean | |
| President of Argentina Appointed ad interim by the military junta | |
| 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(s) | 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 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[]
- 1926 births
- 1987 deaths
- People from Chascomús
- Presidents of Argentina
- Argentine generals
- Argentine people of French descent