About Higinio Uriarte
Lived 1843 – 1909 (aged 66). Higinio Uriarte was a Paraguayan politician.
José Higinio Uriarte y García del Barrio (11 January 1843 in Asunción – 21 April 1909) was a Paraguayan politician and President from 12 April 1877 to 25 November 1878.
He was Juan Bautista Gill's cousin. He served as President of the Chamber of Deputies, and was elected as Vice President 1874. After Gill was assassinated, Uriarte became the acting President for the remainder of Gill's four-year-term. He was Minister of Finance of Paraguay from 1887 to 1889.
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Who was Higinio Uriarte?
Paraguayan politician (1843-1909)
When was Higinio Uriarte born?
Higinio Uriarte was born on 11 January 1843 in Asunción.
When did Higinio Uriarte die?
Higinio Uriarte died on 21 April 1909 in Asunción.
What was Higinio Uriarte's occupation?
Higinio Uriarte was a politician.
What nationality was Higinio Uriarte?
Higinio Uriarte was Paraguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Higinio Uriarte. https://biography.guide/higinio-uriarte/
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