About Atanasio Aguirre
Lived 1801 – 1875 (aged 74). Atanasio Aguirre was an Uruguayan politician.
Atanasio de la Cruz Aguirre (2 June 1801 – 28 September 1875) was acting President of Uruguay from 1864 to 1865.
Background
Aguirre was a member of the National Party. He served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay in 1853. He was a Senator from 1861.
On March 1, 1864, Bernardo Berro stepped down from the Presidency.
President of Uruguay
He assumed the Presidency of Uruguay as next-in-line, in his capacity of President of the Senate of Uruguay.
This transition of power marked the coming to Presidential office of heads of state of the Colorado Party, which then remained in office for nearly a century.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Atanasio Aguirre?
president of Uruguay (1801-1875)
When was Atanasio Aguirre born?
Atanasio Aguirre was born on 2 June 1801 in Montevideo.
When did Atanasio Aguirre die?
Atanasio Aguirre died on 28 September 1875 in Montevideo.
What was Atanasio Aguirre's occupation?
Atanasio Aguirre was a politician.
What nationality was Atanasio Aguirre?
Atanasio Aguirre was Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Atanasio Aguirre. https://biography.guide/atanasio-aguirre/
MLA: "Atanasio Aguirre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/atanasio-aguirre/.
Chicago: "Atanasio Aguirre." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/atanasio-aguirre/.
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