Alfredo Ovando Candía
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Alfredo Ovando Candía (6 April 1918 – 24 January 1982) was the Commander of the Bolivian Air Forces and ambassador who served as the 48th president of Bolivia twice nonconsecutively, first as co-president with René Barrientos from 1965 to 1966 and then as de facto president from 1969 to 1970.[1]
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ovando and the second or maternal family name is Candía.
Quick Facts 48th President of Bolivia, Vice President ...
Alfredo Ovando | |
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48th President of Bolivia | |
In office 26 September 1969 – 6 October 1970 | |
Vice President | Vacant |
Preceded by | Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas |
Succeeded by | Juan José Torres |
In office 2 January 1966 – 6 August 1966 | |
Vice President | Vacant |
Preceded by | Himself (as co-president) |
Succeeded by | René Barrientos |
In office 26 May 1965 – 2 January 1966 | |
Vice President | Vacant |
Preceded by | René Barrientos |
Succeeded by | Himself (as president) |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfredo Ovando Candía (1918-04-06)6 April 1918 Cobija, National Territory of Northwest Colonies, Bolivia |
Died | 24 January 1982(1982-01-24) (aged 63) La Paz, Bolivia |
Spouse | Elsa Omiste |
Parent(s) | Aljeandro Ovando Mercedes Candía |
Education | Military College of the Army |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Bolivia |
Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
Years of service | 1933–1969 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Chaco War |
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