Vicente Merino | |
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Acting President of Chile | |
In office August 3, 1946 – August 13, 1946 | |
Preceded by | Alfredo Duhalde |
Succeeded by | Alfredo Duhalde |
Personal details | |
Born | Vicente Merino Bielich May 21, 1889 Santiago, Chile |
Died | January 30, 1977 Santiago, Chile | (aged 87)
Spouse | Amelia Novoa Astaburuaga |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Chilean Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich (21 May 1889[1] – 30 January 1977[2]) was a Chilean naval officer and political figure.[3] He commanded the Chilean Navy during World War II and the Battle of the Caribbean.
The son of a Navy Captain named Vicente Merino Jarpa, he was acting president of Chile between August 3 and 13, 1946.[4]