Juan Pistarini

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Juan Pistarini Pedemonte (1882-1956) was an Argentine general and politician.

Pistarini was born in the town of Victorica, La Pampa Province. He served as Minister of Public Works (1942-52) and as marine, agriculture minister and interior minister. He was vice president of the republic during Edelmiro Farrell's presidency (1945-46).

The Ministro Pistarini International Airport of Buenos Aires is named after him.

Preceded by
Juan Domingo Perón
Vice-President of Argentina
19451946
Succeeded by
Hortensio Quijano