Feliciano Viera

Feliciano Viera.

Feliciano Alberto Viera Borges (8 November 1872 – 13 November 1927)[1] was a Uruguayan political figure.

Background

He was a member of the Colorado Party and closely identified with the liberal former President José Batlle y Ordóñez, who long dominated Uruguayan political life. Prior to becoming President, Viera served Batlle's second government as Interior Minister.

President of Uruguay

He was President of Uruguay from 1915 to 1919. Among prominent figures who served in his Administration was Baltasar Brum, who occupied the Interior and subsequently the Foreign Affairs ministry.

Uruguay was more closely identified with the Allied cause in World War I than was neighbouring Argentina, cutting diplomatic relations with the German Empire in late 1917 . On September 8, 1917, Viera received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor of France.

Post Presidency

In 1919 Viera relinquished the Presidency and was succeeded by Baltasar Brum. He then became Chairman of the National Council of Administration (Prime Minister), holding the post until 1921.

He died on 13 November 1927, aged 55.

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Political offices
Preceded by
José Batlle y Ordóñez		 President of Uruguay
1915–1919		 Succeeded by
Baltasar Brum
Preceded by
Office Established		 Prime Minister of Uruguay
1919–1921		 Succeeded by
José Batlle y Ordóñez
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