About Francisco Forteza
Lived 1892 – 1967 (aged 74–75). Francisco Forteza was an Uruguayan politician and physician.
Francisco Forteza (1892–1967) was a Uruguayan political figure.
Background
He was a medical doctor by profession. He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party. His son Francisco Forteza (son) served as a Deputy, Senator, Minister of Economy and Finance and Interior Minister.
Public offices
Forteza was elected as a deputy in the Chamber of Representatives in 1926. He later served in the Senate of Uruguay.
Exiled during the presidency of Gabriel Terra, he later returned to serve in a number of ministerial portfolios in post-WW2 governments: Public Health (1945–1946), Education (1947) and Defence (1947–1951).
He was the president of Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay from 1955 to 1958.
Death
He died in 1967.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Francisco Forteza?
Uruguayan politician (1892-1967)
When was Francisco Forteza born?
Francisco Forteza was born in 1892.
When did Francisco Forteza die?
Francisco Forteza died in 1967.
What was Francisco Forteza's occupation?
Francisco Forteza was a politician and physician.
What nationality was Francisco Forteza?
Francisco Forteza was Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Francisco Forteza
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francisco Forteza. https://biography.guide/francisco-forteza/
MLA: "Francisco Forteza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francisco-forteza/.
Chicago: "Francisco Forteza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francisco-forteza/.
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