Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

Alfredo Saint Jean
President of Argentina
acting
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
Died 2 September 1987(1987-09-02) (aged 60)
Nationality Argentine
Spouse(s) María Beatriz Dauna
Profession Military
Military service
Allegiance  Argentina
Service/branch Argentine Army
Years of service 1944–1982
Rank Major General
Battles/wars Internal War

Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (11 November 1926 2 September 1987) was an Argentine Army major general and politician, who served as President of Argentina in 1982.

President of Argentina

Having been appointed Interior Minister in 1981 by Leopoldo Galtieri, 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 due 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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