About Carlos Lacoste
Lived 1929 – 2004 (aged 75). Carlos Lacoste was an Argentine military personnel and politician.
Carlos Alberto Lacoste (2 February 1929 – 24 June 2004) was an Argentine naval officer and politician who briefly served as the interim President of Argentina in December 1981.
Career While serving as a vice-admiral in the Navy, Lacoste was influential in the organization of the 1978 FIFA World Cup, hosted by Argentina.
In December 1981 the then head of state General Roberto Eduardo Viola was ousted in a coup d'état. Lacoste served as interim President of Argentina from 11 to 22 December 1981, during a period of military rule. He was succeeded in the presidential office by Lieutenant General Leopoldo Galtieri. He died on 24 June 2004 at the age of 75.
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Who was Carlos Lacoste?
Argentine politician and admiral (1929-2004)
When was Carlos Lacoste born?
Carlos Lacoste was born on 2 February 1929 in Buenos Aires.
When did Carlos Lacoste die?
Carlos Lacoste died on 24 June 2004 in Buenos Aires.
What was Carlos Lacoste's occupation?
Carlos Lacoste was a military personnel and politician.
What nationality was Carlos Lacoste?
Carlos Lacoste was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Lacoste. https://biography.guide/carlos-lacoste/
MLA: "Carlos Lacoste." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-lacoste/.
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