Arturo Puga
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Arturo Puga | |
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| President of the Government Junta of Chile | |
| In office June 4, 1932 – June 16, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Esteban Montero |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Dávila |
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| Born | 1879 Santiago, Chile |
| Died | April 28, 1970 (aged 90–91) Santiago, Chile |
| Spouse | Bertha Martinez |
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General Arturo Puga Osorio (1879 – 28 April 1970) was a Chilean military officer and the chairman of the Government Junta in 1932.
On June 4, 1932, he became chairman of the Government Junta that was established after the resignation of President Juan Esteban Montero. His presidency lasted until June 16, 1932, when he was forced to resign by the army, who imposed Carlos Davila as the new president.
He married Bertha Martinez and had four children: Berta, Marta, Maria Helena, and Albertol Puga Martinez. Bertha married Alberto Lleras Camargo, the first secretary general of the Organization of American States.
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- "'Progressive Socialism'". Time. (June 20, 1932).
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