Roberto Marcelo Levingston
Brigadier General Roberto Marcelo Levingston | |
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Levingston in 1970 | |
| 36th President of Argentina | |
| In office 18 June 1970 – 23 March 1971 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Juan Carlos Onganía |
| Succeeded by | Alejandro Agustín Lanusse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1920 San Luis, Argentina |
| Died | 17 June 2015 (aged 95) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Betty Nelly Andrés |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Military |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Argentina |
| Branch/service | Argentine Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1971 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Commands | Argentine Army |
| Battles/wars | Argentine Revolution |
Roberto Marcelo Levingston Laborda (10 January 1920 – 17 June 2015) was an Argentine Army general who was the 36th President of Argentina from 1970 to 1971. His presidency was marked by a protectionist economic policy amid the country's financial struggles, and the imposition of the death penalty against terrorists and kidnappers.