Bartolomé Blanche
Bartolomé Guillermo Blanche Espejo (June 6, 1879 – June 10, 1970) was a Chilean military officer and provisional president of Chile in 1932.
Bartolomé Blanche | |
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| Provisional President of Chile | |
| In office September 13, 1932 – October 2, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Dávila |
| Succeeded by | Abraham Oyanedel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 6, 1879 La Serena, Chile |
| Died | June 10, 1970 (aged 91) Santiago, Chile |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  Chilean Army |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
Life
He was born in La Serena, Coquimbo Region, where he completed his early studies. Later, he was accepted at the military academy. He had a very successful military career and was promoted to brigadier general in 1927.
Politics
In 1932 he became Interior Minister to the provisional government of Carlos Dávila. After the latter's resignation, he became Provisional President on September 13, 1932. Nonetheless, the Antofagasta coup d'état of September 27, 1932 followed by the uprising of the army garrison of Concepción forced him to resign less than a month later, on October 3.
He was replaced by Abraham Oyanedel, President of the Supreme Court of Justice.
External links
- Official biography (in Spanish)
Bibliography: Remembranzas del General Bartolome Blanche Espejo. ISBN 978-956-7527-52-6. (2008)
Authority control  |
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Carlos Frodden |
Minister of War 1927–1930 |
Succeeded by Pedro Charpin |
| Preceded by Joaquín Fernández |
Minister of the Interior 1932 |
Succeeded by Ernesto Barros Jarpa |
| Preceded by Carlos Dávila |
Provisional President of Chile 1932 |
Succeeded by Abraham Oyanedel |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Pedro Charpin |
Army Commander-in-chief 1930–1931 |
Succeeded by Indalicio Téllez |
