Vicente Merino

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Vicente Merino
Acting President of Chile
In office
August 3, 1946 – August 13, 1946
Preceded byAlfredo Duhalde
Succeeded byAlfredo Duhalde
Personal details
Born
Vicente Merino Bielich

1889
Santiago, Chile
Died1977 (aged 87–88)
Santiago, Chile
Spouse(s)Amelia Novoa Astaburuaga
Military service
Branch/service Chilean Navy
RankVice 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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Political offices
Preceded by Vice-President of Chile
1946
Succeeded by
Military offices
Preceded by
Navy Commander-in-chief
1943–1947
Succeeded by
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