Jerónimo Méndez

Acting President of Chile

25, 1887 Chañaral, Chile

14 June 1959(1959-06-14) (71) Santiago, Chile

November 25, 1941 – April 2, 1942

Jerónimo Méndez Arancibia (American Spanish:  ; September 25, 1887 – 14 June 1959) was a Chilean politician who served as provisional president. He was born in Chañaral, where he completed his secondary studies. In 1914 he graduated as an MD from the Universidad de Chile. President Pedro Aguirre Cerda appointed him Minister of the Interior. At the death of President Aguirre Cerda on November 25, 1941, he became provisional President. He called for presidential elections that were won by Juan Antonio Ríos on February 1, 1942. Political offices Preceded by Leonardo Guzmán Minister of the Interior 1941 Succeeded by Alfredo Rosende Preceded by Pedro Aguirre Cerda President of Chile 1941–1942 Succeeded by Juan Antonio Ríos Preceded by Miguel Etchebarne Minister of Public Health, Social Assistance and Welfare 1943 Succeeded by Sótero del Río