About Carlos Végh Garzón
Lived 1902 – 1984 (aged 81–82). Carlos Végh Garzón was an Uruguayan politician.
Carlos Vegh Garzón (Montevideo, 1902–1984) was a Uruguayan politician.
Background
He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party.
Public offices He served as Minister of Economy and Finance in 1967, under President Oscar Gestido. A year later, he was President of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay.
Personal
Son of Alejandro Végh and Sofia Garzon. His grandfather Sándor Végh was a Hungarian military officer who migrated to Uruguay in the mid-19th century.
Married to Sofia Villegas Suárez (a great-granddaughter of President Joaquín Suárez). Had six children, including Alejandro Vegh Villegas, who was Minister of the Economy in 1974-1976 and again in 1982–1983. His grandson, Carlos A. Vegh, is an academic economist.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carlos Végh Garzón?
Uruguayan politician
When was Carlos Végh Garzón born?
Carlos Végh Garzón was born in 1902 in Montevideo.
When did Carlos Végh Garzón die?
Carlos Végh Garzón died in 1984.
What was Carlos Végh Garzón's occupation?
Carlos Végh Garzón was a politician.
What nationality was Carlos Végh Garzón?
Carlos Végh Garzón was Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Carlos Végh Garzón
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Végh Garzón. https://biography.guide/carlos-vegh-garzon/
MLA: "Carlos Végh Garzón." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-vegh-garzon/.
Chicago: "Carlos Végh Garzón." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-vegh-garzon/.
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