About Alejandro Végh Villegas
Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 88). Alejandro Végh Villegas was an Uruguayan economist, engineer, diplomat and politician.
Background Villegas was born in Brussels. His great-grandfather Sándor Végh was a Hungarian military officer who migrated to Uruguay in the mid-19th century. And his mother was a great-grandchild of President Joaquín Suárez.
He has been a prominent business leader in Uruguay. His father, Carlos Végh Garzón, was Economy Minister in 1967.
Public offices He served as Minister of Economy and Finance of Uruguay from 1974 to 1976 and again from 1983 to 1985.
In between these periods of office, he also served as Uruguayan Ambassador to the United States from 1982 to 1983.
Personal life He was married to Suzanne Gramont in 1954. His only son, Carlos A. Vegh, was born in 1958, and is an academic economist.
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Who was Alejandro Végh Villegas?
Uruguayan politician (1928-2017)
When was Alejandro Végh Villegas born?
Alejandro Végh Villegas was born on 17 October 1928 in Brussels, Belgium.
When did Alejandro Végh Villegas die?
Alejandro Végh Villegas died on 13 March 2017 in Montevideo.
What was Alejandro Végh Villegas's occupation?
Alejandro Végh Villegas was an economist, engineer, diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Alejandro Végh Villegas?
Alejandro Végh Villegas was Uruguayan.
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