Vicente Merino
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Vicente Merino | |
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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(s) | Amelia Novoa Astaburuaga |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich (1889–1977) was a Chilean naval officer and political figure. He commanded the Chilean Navy during World War II, and the Battle of the Caribbean.
The son of Navy Captain , he was acting president of Chile between August 3 and 13, 1946.
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- Heads of state of Chile
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- Chilean people of Croatian descent
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