Galtieri, Leopoldo FortunatoPronunciation: /ˌgaltɪˈɛːri/Definition of Galtieri, Leopoldo Fortunato (1926–2003), Argentinian general and statesman, President 1981-2. Galtieri’s military junta ordered the invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982, precipitating the Falklands War.