Jorge Rafael Videla ( ; 2 August 1925 -- 17 May 2013 ) was a senior commander in the Argentine Army and President of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 .
Jorge Rafael Videla ( 2 August 1925 -- 17 May 2013 ) was a senior commander in the Argentine Army who was the `` de facto '' President of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 .