Alfredo Ovando
Alfredo Ovando | |
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Official portrait, c. 1969–1970 | |
| 48th President of Bolivia | |
| In office 26 September 1969 – 6 October 1970 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Luis Adolfo Siles |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Torres |
| In office 26 May 1965 – 6 August 1966 | |
| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | René Barrientos |
| Succeeded by | René Barrientos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfredo Ovando Candia 6 April 1918 Cobija, National Territory of Colonies, Bolivia |
| Died | 24 January 1982 (aged 63) La Paz, Bolivia |
| Spouse | Elsa Omiste |
| Parent(s) | Alejandro Ovando Mercedes Candia |
| Education | Military College of the Army |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Bolivia |
| Branch/service | Bolivian Army |
| Years of service | 1933–1969 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Chaco War |
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Alfredo Ovando Candia (6 April 1918 – 24 January 1982) was a Bolivian military officer and political leader who served as the 48th president of Bolivia from 1965 to 1966 and 1969 to 1970. During his first term, he shared power with René Barrientos as co-president of a military junta.