Chilean politician and admiral
In this
Chilean name, the first or paternal
surname is
Merino and the second or maternal family name is
Bielich.
Vicente Merino |
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In office August 3, 1946 – August 13, 1946 |
Preceded by | Alfredo Duhalde |
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Succeeded by | Alfredo Duhalde |
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Born | Vicente Merino Bielich (1889-05-21)May 21, 1889 Santiago, Chile |
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Died | January 30, 1977(1977-01-30) (aged 87) Santiago, Chile |
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Spouse | Amelia Novoa Astaburuaga |
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Branch/service | Chilean Navy |
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Rank | Vice Admiral |
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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]
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