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Leopoldo Galtieri

Military, dictator and de facto president of Argentina from 1981 until 1982

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Leopoldo Fortunato Galtieri Castelli was an Argentine military officer who served as the de facto President of Argentina from December 1981 to June 1982. Galtieri ruled as a military dictator during the National Reorganization Process as leader of the Third Junta with Jorge Anaya and Basilio Lami Dozo.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Caseros wd
Died
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Place of death
Buenos Aires wd
Citizenship
Argentina wd
Occupation
military officer, politician wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
Nation Military College, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Argentina (22 December 1981 – 18 June 1982)
  • Chief of the Army General Staff (29 December 1979 – 18 June 1982)
  • commanding officer (since 1979)

Questions

When was Leopoldo Galtieri born?
Leopoldo Galtieri was born on 15 July 1926 in Caseros.
What positions has Leopoldo Galtieri held?
Positions held by Leopoldo Galtieri include: President of Argentina (1981–1982); Chief of the Army General Staff (1979–1982); commanding officer (since 1979).
Where did Leopoldo Galtieri study?
Leopoldo Galtieri was educated at Nation Military College, Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Leopoldo Galtieri · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q124993 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Retrato Oficial Galtieri.jpg by Presidencia de la Nación Argentina (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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