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Benito Nardone

1906 – 1964

President of Uruguay

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Lived 1906 – 1964 (aged 57). Benito Nardone was an Uruguayan politician, journalist and trade unionist.

Benito Nardone Cetrulo (November 22, 1906 – March 25, 1964) was a Uruguayan journalist and political figure.

Biography Nardone was born at Montevideo, the son of an Italian immigrant.

For many years he was a popular radio commentator at CX 4 Radio Rural. His political prominence came about after his long established reputation as a radio personality.

He was strongly identified with rural affairs. Prior to assuming the Presidency, he was seen as politically close to Domingo Bordaberry and his son Juan María Bordaberry, both of them heavily involved with a Ruralist affairs organization led by Nardone.

He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan National (Blanco) Party.

President of the National Council of Government

In 1960 Nardone's Blanco Party colleague Martín Echegoyen stepped down as President of the National Council of Government, so Nardone succeeded Echegoyen as president, remaining in charge until 1961.

Nardone was himself succeeded as president by Eduardo Víctor Haedo, also a Blanco Party colleague.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Positions held
President of Uruguay
Awards
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Benito Nardone?

president of Uruguay (1906–1964)

When was Benito Nardone born?

Benito Nardone was born on 22 November 1906 in Montevideo.

When did Benito Nardone die?

Benito Nardone died on 25 March 1964 in Montevideo.

What was Benito Nardone's occupation?

Benito Nardone was a politician, journalist and trade unionist.

What nationality was Benito Nardone?

Benito Nardone was Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benito Nardone

· Wikidata: Q2518653

· DBpedia: Benito Nardone

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