Roberto M. Levingston facts for kids
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Roberto Levingston
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| 36th President of Argentina De facto |
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| In office June 18, 1970 – March 21, 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Carlos Onganía |
| Succeeded by | Alejandro Lanusse |
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| Born | January 10, 1920 San Luis, Argentina |
| Died | June 17, 2015 (aged 95) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Political party | none |
| Profession | Military |
Roberto Marcelo Levingston Laborda (born January 10, 1920 – died June 17, 2015) was an important figure in Argentina's history. He was a general in the Argentine Army. He became the president of Argentina on June 18, 1970, and served until March 22, 1971.
His time as president happened during a period known as the Revolución Argentina. This was a time when the military ruled the country.
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Who Was Roberto Levingston?
Roberto Levingston was born in San Luis, Argentina. He grew up to become a high-ranking officer in the Argentine Army. His military career prepared him for a role in the country's leadership.
Becoming President
In 1966, the military took control of Argentina. This period was called the "Revolución Argentina." It meant that generals, not elected politicians, were in charge.
- On June 18, 1970, Roberto Levingston was chosen to be the president.
- He took over from another general, Juan Carlos Onganía.
- Levingston's presidency was a de facto government. This means he was not elected by the people. Instead, he was put in power by the military leaders.
His Time in Office
President Levingston's time as leader was quite short. He was president for less than a year. During this time, he faced many challenges in Argentina.
- He tried to make some changes to the country's economy.
- He also aimed to control political unrest.
- However, his policies did not always work as planned.
End of His Presidency
On March 22, 1971, General Levingston was removed from his position. Another general, Alejandro Agustín Lanusse, took over as president. After leaving office, Roberto Levingston lived a long life. He passed away on June 17, 2015, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Marcelo Levingston para niños
