Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

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.

Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean
Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean
President of Argentina
Interim 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) 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

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

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

Saint-Jean's brief period as president in June and July 1982 ended when he was succeeded by General Reynaldo Bignone.

See also

• National Reorganization Process