Lorenzo Latorre

Politician

1844 – 1916

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Who was Lorenzo Latorre?

Colonel Lorenzo Latorre rose through the army in Uruguay to become Minister of War and then President. Known as the dictador, he was well regarded and made improvements to Uruguay's education and finances. He resigned in 1880 after declaring Uruguay "ungovernable" and retired to Argentina.

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Born
Jul 8, 1844
Montevideo
Died
Jan 18, 1916
Buenos Aires

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on July 23, 2013

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