José Eugenio Ellauri

Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes (1834–1894) was a Uruguayan political figure.

Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes
9th President of Uruguay
In office
March 1, 1873  January 22, 1875
Preceded byTomás Gomensoro
Succeeded byPedro Varela Olivera
Personal details
Born1834
Montevideo, Uruguay
Died1894
Montevideo, Uruguay
NationalityUruguayan
Political partyColorado Party
ProfessionLawyer

Background

He was a lawyer by profession, and a prominent member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay).

His father was Foreign Minister, Deputy and President of the Constituent Assembly, José Longinos Ellauri.

He served as Foreign Minister under Lorenzo Batlle y Grau from 1868 to 1872.

President of Uruguay

He served as President of Uruguay from 1873 to 1875.[1]

While President, Ellauri founded by decree the town of Villa del Carmen, in Durazno Department in 1873.

See also

References

  1. 'José Eugenio Ellauri', Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:José Eugenio Ellauri,


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