Elvira Salvo
Uruguayan media entrepreneur and philanthropist
About Elvira Salvo
Lived 1905 – 2009 (aged 104). Elvira Salvo was an Uruguayan media proprietor and philanthropist.
María Elvira Salvo Ferreri, also known as Elvira Salvo or Elvira Salvo de Romay (Montevideo, 2 March 1905 – Montevideo, 16 July 2009) was a Uruguayan radio and television entrepreneur and philanthropist. She was one of the pioneers of television in her country.
Biography His father Lorenzo had the Salvo Palace built in the 1920s. She married Carlos Romay, founder of Radio Monte Carlo, together they had four sons: Carlos, Walter, Hugo and Daniel; later she became a widow.
In 1961, together with her son Hugo, they established Monte Carlo TV Canal 4. In 1966 she established Río Uruguay Televisión in Fray Bentos; and in 1969 she purchased CX 12 Radio Oriental.
Elvira Salvo Elvira carried out numerous charitable works, especially for the Cottolengo Don Orione.
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Who was Elvira Salvo?
Uruguayan media entrepreneur and philanthropist
When was Elvira Salvo born?
Elvira Salvo was born on 2 March 1905 in Montevideo.
When did Elvira Salvo die?
Elvira Salvo died on 16 July 2009 in Montevideo.
What was Elvira Salvo's occupation?
Elvira Salvo was a media proprietor and philanthropist.
What nationality was Elvira Salvo?
Elvira Salvo was Uruguayan.
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