Roberto Eduardo Viola

military officer, dictator and de facto president of Argentina

Roberto Eduardo Viola (October 13, 1924 – September 30, 1994) was an Argentine military officer. He briefly served as president of Argentina from March 29 to December 11, 1981 as a military dictatorship. Viola found his maneuvering space greatly reduced, and was ousted by a military coup in December 1981.

Roberto Eduardo Viola
43rd President of Argentina
De facto
In office
29 March – 10 December 1981
Preceded byJorge Rafael Videla
Succeeded byCarlos Alberto Lacoste
Personal details
Born(1924-10-13)October 13, 1924
Buenos Aires, Argentina
DiedSeptember 30, 1994(1994-09-30) (aged 69)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
NationalityArgentine
Political partyNone
Spouse(s)Nélida Giorgio Valente
ProfessionGeneral