Edelmiro Julián Farrell
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Farrell and the second or maternal family name is Plaul.
Edelmiro Julián Farrell Plaul (Spanish: [eðelˈmiɾo faˈrel]; 12 February 1887 – 21 October 1980) was an Argentine general. He was the de facto president of Argentina between 1944 and 1946.
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Edelmiro Julián Farrell | |
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President of Argentina | |
In office 9 March 1944 – 3 June 1946 | |
Appointed by | Military junta |
Vice President | None (Feb–Jul 1944) Juan Domingo Perón (1944–1945) Juan Pistarini (1945–1946) |
Preceded by | Pedro Pablo Ramírez (de facto) |
Succeeded by | Juan Domingo Perón |
Vice President of Argentina | |
In office 15 October 1943 – 24 February 1944 | |
President | Pedro Pablo Ramírez |
Preceded by | Sabá Sueyro (de facto) |
Succeeded by | Juan Domingo Perón (de facto) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-02-12)12 February 1887 Lanús |
Died | 21 October 1980(1980-10-21) (aged 93) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Resting place | Cementerio de la Chacarita Buenos Aires |
Nationality | Argentine |
Political party | Independent |
Spouse | Conrada Victoria Torni (1919–1977) |
Profession | Military |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Argentina |
Branch/service | Argentine Army |
Years of service | 1907–1946 |
Rank | Major general |
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Farrell had a great influence on later Argentine history by introducing his subordinate Juan Perón into government and paving the way for Perón's subsequent political career.