Jorge Rafael Videla
President of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jorge Rafael Videla (2 August 1925 – 17 May 2013) was a senior commander in the Argentine Army who was the de facto President of Argentina from 1976 to 1981.
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Jorge Rafael Videla | |
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President of Argentina De facto | |
In office 29 March 1976 – 29 March 1981 | |
Preceded by | Isabel Perón |
Succeeded by | Roberto Viola |
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Born | Jorge Rafael Videla (1925-08-02)2 August 1925 Mercedes, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Died | 17 May 2013(2013-05-17) (aged 87) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Nationality | Argentine |
Spouse(s) | Alicia Raquel Hartridge (m. 1948–2013) |
Children | 7 |
Alma mater | Colegio Militar de la Nación |
Profession | Military |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Argentina |
Branch/service | Argentine Army |
Years of service | 1944–1981 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Argentine Army |
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