When was Jorge Rafael Videla born?

Jorge Rafael Videla was born on 2 August 1925 in Mercedes.

What positions has Jorge Rafael Videla held?

Positions held by Jorge Rafael Videla include: President of Argentina (1976–1981); commander-in-chief (1975–1978); Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces (1975–1975); Chief of the Army General Staff (1973–1975); director (1971–1973).

Where did Jorge Rafael Videla study?

Jorge Rafael Videla was educated at Nation Military College, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Army War Academy.

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Jorge Rafael Videla

Argentina de facto president (1925–2013)

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General Jorge Rafael Videla was an Argentine general, politician and dictator who served as the president of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 during the National Reorganization Process.

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Born: 2 August 1925 wd
Place of birth: Mercedes wd
Died: 17 May 2013 wd
Place of death: Marcos Paz, Buenos Aires wd
Citizenship: Argentina wd
Occupation: politician, military officer wd
Political party: military party wd
Education: Nation Military College, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Army War Academy wd
Spouse: Alicia Hartridge wd

Positions held wd

President of Argentina (29 March 1976 – 29 March 1981)
commander-in-chief (27 August 1975 – 31 July 1978)
Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces (4 July 1975 – 27 August 1975)
Chief of the Army General Staff (1973–1975)
director (1971–1973)
Governor of Tucumán Province (4 August 1970 – 3 September 1970)
executive officer (since 1968)

Awards wd

Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1979)
Order of the Liberator General San Martín
Order of the Sun of Peru
Order of May
Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration (1979)

Questions

When was Jorge Rafael Videla born?: Jorge Rafael Videla was born on 2 August 1925 in Mercedes.
What positions has Jorge Rafael Videla held?: Positions held by Jorge Rafael Videla include: President of Argentina (1976–1981); commander-in-chief (1975–1978); Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces (1975–1975); Chief of the Army General Staff (1973–1975); director (1971–1973).
Where did Jorge Rafael Videla study?: Jorge Rafael Videla was educated at Nation Military College, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, Army War Academy.

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