Alberto Gollán
politician
- February 24, 1918 · Rosario
- November 24, 2014 · Rosario
- 96 years
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|Alberto Gollán (born February 24, 1918 – November 24, 2014 ) was an Argentine media businessman from Rosario, province of Santa Fe. He was the head of Televisión Litoral S.A., the largest media conglomerate in Argentina outside Buenos Aires, which includes the local TV channel Canal 3, and the radio stations LT2 (Radio Dos), FM Vida, and Radio Cataratas. Gollán started Televisión Litoral S.A. in 1965.
Gollán was the mayor of Rosario for four months, between 18 May and 23 September 1971, during the military dictatorship presided by Alejandro Agustín Lanusse.
After the coup d'état of 1976 that deposed Isabel Perón and started the Proceso de Reorganización Nacional, he continued to support the military government. In a reception held on 28 December 1976 in the Officers' Mess, Gollán spoke to Commander of the 2nd Army Corps Leopoldo Galtieri in the name of the press: "We are proud to be able to stand by you and the force you represent in the task you are undertaking. We the journalists will always support this labor."
Through Televisión Litoral, Gollán started in 1977 the Ibero-American Advertising Festival (Festival Iberoamericano de Publicidad, or FIAP), which has continued to be celebrated annually, with the participation of producers from Spain, Portugal and several Latin American countries.
On 15 March 2005 Gollán was awarded an honorary membership of the Order of the British Empire, which was delivered by British Ambassador John Hughes, "for his service, because he is a friend of the British Embassy and visitors". Gollán is the First Vice-Deacon of the Consular Corps of Rosario and the Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom.
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1.In which city was Alberto Gollan born?
- A.Rosariocorrect
- B.Cordoba
- C.Buenos Aires
- D.Mendoza
Alberto Gollan was an Argentine media businessman from Rosario, province of Santa Fe.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What is the name of the media conglomerate founded by Alberto Gollan?
- A.Santa Fe Media Group
- B.Televisión Litoral S.A.correct
- C.Canal Nacional
- D.Radio Argentina Corp
Alberto Gollan was the head of Televisión Litoral S.A., which he started in 1965.
Source: biographical introduction
3.In what year did Alberto Gollan start the company Televisión Litoral S.A.?
- A.1955
- B.1960
- C.1965correct
- D.1970
Alberto Gollan started Televisión Litoral S.A. in 1965.
Source: biographical introduction
4.For how long did Alberto Gollan serve as the mayor of Rosario?
- A.Six months
- B.Two months
- C.Four monthscorrect
- D.Eight months
Alberto Gollan served as the mayor of Rosario for four months in 1971.
Source: political career section
5.Who was the president of the military dictatorship during Alberto Gollan's time as mayor?
- A.Isabel Perón
- B.Leopoldo Galtieri
- C.Jorge Videla
- D.Alejandro Agustín Lanussecorrect
Alberto Gollan served as mayor during the military dictatorship presided by Alejandro Agustín Lanusse.
Source: political career section
6.What specific event did Alberto Gollan launch in 1977?
- A.The Latin American Journalists Guild
- B.The Rosario Press Conference
- C.The Ibero-American Advertising Festivalcorrect
- D.The Buenos Aires Media Summit
Through Televisión Litoral, Alberto Gollan started the Ibero-American Advertising Festival in 1977.
Source: career milestones
7.To whom did Alberto Gollan pledge support on December 28, 1976?
- A.The British Embassy
- B.Isabel Perón
- C.Juan Perón
- D.Leopoldo Galtiericorrect
Alberto Gollan spoke to Commander of the 2nd Army Corps Leopoldo Galtieri and expressed support for his work.
Source: political views section
8.What award was Alberto Gollan granted on March 15, 2005?
- A.International Press Medal
- B.Order of the Argentine Republic
- C.Knight of Rosario
- D.Order of the British Empirecorrect
On 15 March 2005, Alberto Gollan was awarded an honorary membership of the Order of the British Empire.
Source: awards section
9.Which radio station is part of the Televisión Litoral S.A. conglomerate?
- A.Radio Continental
- B.Radio Dos (LT2)correct
- C.Radio Mitre
- D.Radio Nacional
The conglomerate includes the radio stations LT2 (Radio Dos), FM Vida, and Radio Cataratas.
Source: biographical introduction
10.Who presented the Order of the British Empire award to Alberto Gollan?
- A.The Queen of England
- B.The British Prime Minister
- C.Ambassador John Hughescorrect
- D.The Consul of Spain
The award was delivered to Alberto Gollan by British Ambassador John Hughes.
Source: awards section
11.What title does Alberto Gollan hold within the Consular Corps of Rosario?
- A.President
- B.Treasurer
- C.General Secretary
- D.First Vice-Deaconcorrect
Alberto Gollan is the First Vice-Deacon of the Consular Corps of Rosario.
Source: consular roles
12.In what year did Alberto Gollan pass away?
- A.2005
- B.2014correct
- C.2010
- D.2012
Alberto Gollan passed away on November 24, 2014.
Source: biographical introduction
13.Which of these is explicitly mentioned as part of Alberto Gollan's media conglomerate?
- A.Canal 7
- B.Canal 9
- C.Canal 13
- D.Canal 3correct
The Televisión Litoral S.A. media conglomerate includes the local TV channel Canal 3.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Alberto Gollan served as the Honorary Consul of which nation?
- A.United Kingdomcorrect
- B.Spain
- C.France
- D.Portugal
Alberto Gollan served as the Honorary Consul of the United Kingdom.
Source: consular roles
15.When did Alberto Gollan start his term as mayor of Rosario in 1971?
- A.23 May
- B.18 Maycorrect
- C.30 May
- D.1 May
Alberto Gollan was the mayor of Rosario between 18 May and 23 September 1971.
Source: political career section
16.Which countries participate in the Ibero-American Advertising Festival founded by Alberto Gollan?
- A.Global media producers
- B.Spain, Portugal and several Latin American countriescorrect
- C.Only Spain and Portugal
- D.Only Latin American countries
The festival features participation of producers from Spain, Portugal and several Latin American countries.
Source: career milestones
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