Vicente Merino

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Merino and the second or maternal family name is Bielich.

Vice Admiral Vicente Merino Bielich (21 May 1889^[1] – 30 January 1977^[2]) was a Chilean naval officer and political figure.^[3] He commanded the Chilean Navy during World War II and the Battle of the Caribbean.

Vicente Merino
Acting President of Chile
In office August 3, 1946 – August 13, 1946
Preceded by	Alfredo Duhalde
Succeeded by	Alfredo Duhalde
Personal details
Born	Vicente Merino Bielich (1889-05-21)May 21, 1889 Santiago, Chile
Died	January 30, 1977(1977-01-30) (aged 87) Santiago, Chile
Spouse	Amelia Novoa Astaburuaga
Military service
Branch/service	Chilean Navy
Rank	Vice Admiral

The son of a Navy Captain named Vicente Merino Jarpa, he was acting president of Chile between August 3 and 13, 1946.^[4]

References

1. [1]
2. https://rulers.org/indexm3.html
3. Wise, Jon (2014-01-30). The Role of the Royal Navy in South America, 1920-1970. A&C Black. p. 230. ISBN 978-1-4411-7389-8.
4. "CHILE: Rios Retires". Time. 1946-02-18. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2022-10-05.

Political offices
Preceded by Alfredo Duhalde	Vice-President of Chile 1946	Succeeded by Alfredo Duhalde
Military offices
Preceded by Julio Allard	Navy Commander-in-chief 1943–1947	Succeeded by Emilio Daroch