Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

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Alfredo Saint Jean

In office
June 18, 1982 – July 1, 1982
Preceded by Leopoldo Galtieri
Succeeded by Reynaldo Bignone

Born 1926
Buenos Aires
Nationality Argentinean
Profession Military

Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (1926-1987) is the former army brigade general who briefly served as interim de facto President of Argentina from June 18 to July 1, 1982, during a period of military rule, after his predecessor Leopoldo Galtieri was ousted from office due to the country's defeat in the Falklands War (Spanish: Guerra de las Malvinas). He was succeeded by General Reynaldo Bignone.

Preceded by
Leopoldo Galtieri
President of Argentina
De facto – 1982
Succeeded by
Reynaldo Bignone