Juan José de Amézaga
Juan José de Amézaga Landaroso (January 28, 1881 – August 21, 1956) was a Uruguayan political figure.
Juan José de Amézaga Landaraso | |
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| 28th President of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1, 1943 – March 1, 1947 | |
| Vice President | Alberto Guani |
| Preceded by | Alfredo Baldomir |
| Succeeded by | Tomás Berreta |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1881 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | August 21, 1956 (aged 75) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse(s) | Celia Álvarez Mouliá |
| Alma mater | Universidad de la República |
| Occupation | Political, advocate |
Background
Amézaga was a prominent member of the Colorado Party, which ruled the country for long periods. He was a lawyer by profession, and taught that subject at university level for many years. His political base was in Durazno, which he represented in the Chamber of Deputies between 1907 and 1915 and later served as Industry Minister.
President of Uruguay
Main features
He was President of Uruguay from 1943 to 1947. His rule is seen as significantly the first wholly constitutional presidency since the coup d'état carried out by Gabriel Terra in 1933.
Amézaga's vice president was Alberto Guani, who had already distinguished himself as a veteran diplomat. The veteran Socialist leader Emilio Frugoni was sent to Moscow by President Amézaga, as Uruguayan Ambassador.
1947
The year 1947 opened with Amézaga, younger by several years than his successor, preparing to step down as President in favour of his elected successor, Tomás Berreta, who was already aged in his 70s. Berreta's Presidency was to last barely 5 months, since he was to die in office.
See also
- Politics of Uruguay
- List of Presidents of Uruguay
References
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| Preceded by Alfredo Baldomir |
President of Uruguay 1943–1947 |
Succeeded by Tomás Berreta |
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