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Vicente Merino

Vicente Merino

Chilean politician and admiral

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Merino and the second or maternal family name is Bielich.

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.

Quick Facts Acting President of Chile, Preceded by ...

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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  2. [2]
    https://rulers.org/indexm3.doc
  3. [3]
    Wise, Jon (2014-01-30). The Role of the Royal Navy in South America, 1920-1970. A&C Black. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-4411-7389-8.
  4. [4]
    "CHILE: Rios Retires". Time. 1946-02-18. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
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