Jorge Martínez Busch
Chilean admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Busch.
Jorge Martínez Busch (13 September 1936 – 14 October 2011) was a Chilean Navy admiral and member of the Government Junta that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. He served briefly as a member and the President the junta in 1990, after the retirement of admiral José Toribio Merino.[1] He also served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy from 1990 until 1997.
Quick Facts Designated member of the Senate of Chile, Commanders-in-chief of the Chilean Navy ...
Jorge Martínez Busch | |
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Designated member of the Senate of Chile | |
In office 11 March 1998 – 11 March 2006 | |
Commanders-in-chief of the Chilean Navy | |
In office 9 March 1990 – 14 November 1997 | |
Preceded by | José Toribio Merino |
Succeeded by | Jorge Arancibia |
President of the Government Junta of Chile | |
In office 8 March 1990 – 11 March 1990 | |
Preceded by | José Toribio Merino |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-09-13)13 September 1936 San Bernardo, Chile |
Died | 14 November 2011(2011-11-14) (aged 75) Vina del Mar, Chile |
Spouse | Carmen García Drummond |
Children | Three |
Parent(s) | Héctor Martínez Hilda Busch |
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Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Sailor |
Military career | |
Allegiance | Chile |
Service/ | Chilean Navy |
Rank | Admiral |
Commands held | Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy |
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He completed a master's degree in global history at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.[2] Similarly, he has made many publications in scientific magazines of that institution.[3]