Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

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Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean

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

Born 1926
Buenos Aires
Profession Military

Alfredo Oscar Saint-Jean (b. 1926) 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 (Malvinas) War. He was succeeded by General Reynaldo Bignone.

Preceded by
Leopoldo Galtieri
President of Argentina
De facto1982
Succeeded by
Reynaldo Bignone