Jorge Martínez Busch
Jorge Martínez Busch (13 September 1936 – 14 October 2011) was a Chilean Navy admiral and member of the Government Junta that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. He served briefly as a member and the President the junta in 1990, after the retirement of admiral José Toribio Merino. He also served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Chilean Navy from 1990 until 1997.
Jorge Martínez Busch | |
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| Designated member of the Senate of Chile | |
| In office 11 March 1998 – 11 March 2006 | |
| Commanders-in-chief of the Chilean Navy | |
| In office 9 March 1990 – 14 November 1997 | |
| Preceded by | José Toribio Merino |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Arancibia |
| President of the Government Junta of Chile | |
| In office 8 March 1990 – 11 March 1990 | |
| Preceded by | José Toribio Merino |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 September 1936 San Bernardo, Chile |
| Died | 14 November 2011 (aged 75) Vina del Mar, Chile |
| Spouse | Carmen García Drummond |
| Children | Three |
| Parent(s) | Héctor Martínez Hilda Busch |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Sailor |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Chile |
| Service/ | Chilean Navy |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Commander in Chief of the Chilean Navy |
He completed a master's degree in global history at the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. Similarly, he has made many publications in scientific magazines of that institution.
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