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Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈfɾeðo osˈkaɾ ˈsent ˈtʃin]; 11 November 1926 – 2 September 1987) was an Argentine Army division general and politician, who served as President of Argentina in 1982.[1]
Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean | |
|---|---|
 Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean | |
| Interim President de facto of Argentina | |
| In office 18 June 1982 – 1 July 1982 | |
| Appointed by | Military junta |
| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Leopoldo Galtieri |
| Succeeded by | Reynaldo Bignone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1926 Chascomús, Buenos Aires |
| Died | 2 September 1987 (aged 60) Chascomús, Buenos Aires |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Spouse | 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 |
Earlier public role edit
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 edit
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 edit
Saint-Jean's brief period as president in June and July 1982 ended when he was succeeded by General Reynaldo Bignone.
References edit
- ^ Fuimos Todos, pag. 217, by Juan Bautista Yofre, published in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2009, Editorial Sudamericana.