Carlos Lacoste facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carlos Lacoste
|
|
|---|---|
Carlos Lacoste in 1978
|
|
| Interim President of Argentina | |
|
De facto
|
|
| In office 11 December 1981 – 21 December 1981 |
|
| Appointed by | Military junta |
| Vice President | None |
| Preceded by | Roberto Eduardo Viola |
| Succeeded by | Leopoldo Galtieri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 February 1929 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 24 June 2004 (aged 75) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Spouse | Hebe Angélica Aprile |
| Profession | Military |
| Signature |  |
Carlos Alberto Lacoste (2 February 1929 – 24 June 2004) was an Argentine navy vice-admiral and politician who briefly served as interim President of Argentina.
Earlier years
In addition to a naval career, Lacoste undertook the organization of the 1978 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Argentina.
Interim President of Argentina
In December 1981 the then head of state General Roberto Viola was ousted in a coup d'état. Lacoste served as interim President of Argentina from 11 to 22 December 1981, during a period of military rule.
He was succeeded in the presidential office by Lieutenant General Leopoldo Galtieri.
Later years
After the military government, he preserved his connections with football associations, becoming a South American representative in FIFA, and in 1986 he was assigned as Argentine supervisor in the drawing of that year's World Cup matches in Mexico, which was eventually won by Argentina.
Death
He died on 24 June 2004 at the age of 75.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Alberto Lacoste para niños
- National Reorganization Process
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Roberto Viola |
President of Argentina 1981 |
Succeeded by Leopoldo Galtieri |
