Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean
Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean
Interim President of Argentina
De facto
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(1987-09-02) (aged 60)
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

Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (born 11 November 1926 – died 2 September 1987) was an important figure in the Argentine Army. He was a division general and also a politician. He briefly served as the President of Argentina in 1982.

Early Career and Public Service

Alfredo Saint-Jean was a high-ranking officer in the Argentine Army. He joined the military in 1944 and served for many years. After 1976, the military took a big role in governing Argentina. This period was known as the National Reorganization Process. During this time, General Saint-Jean held several important positions.

In 1981, he became the interior minister. This means he was in charge of things like police and public safety. He was appointed to this role by General Leopoldo Galtieri, who was the president at the time.

Becoming President of Argentina

Alfredo Saint-Jean became the President of Argentina for a very short time. This happened on 18 June 1982. At this point, Argentina was being run by the military. The previous president, General Leopoldo Galtieri, had to leave office. This was because Argentina had lost the Falklands War.

Saint-Jean's time as president lasted only a few weeks. He served until 1 July 1982. After him, General Reynaldo Bignone took over as president.

See also

In Spanish: Alfredo Saint-Jean para niños

• National Reorganization Process