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 | |
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43rd President of Argentina De facto | |
In office 29 March – 10 December 1981 | |
Preceded by | Jorge Rafael Videla |
Succeeded by | Carlos Alberto Lacoste |
Personal details | |
Born | Buenos Aires, Argentina | October 13, 1924
Died | September 30, 1994 Buenos Aires, Argentina | (aged 69)
Nationality | Argentine |
Political party | None |
Spouse(s) | Nélida Giorgio Valente |
Profession | General |