About José Benito Lamas
Lived 1787 – 1857 (aged 70). José Benito Lamas was an Uruguayan catholic priest, cleric and friar.
José Benito Lamas (Montevideo, 12 January 1787 - 9 May 1857) was a Roman Catholic priest from the Banda Oriental.
Biography He was ordained in the Franciscan Order and studied theology and philosophy. He was a notable patriot during the fight for freedom in colonial times; José Artigas appointed him military chaplain and educator.
In 1833, in the newly created Republic of Uruguay, Lamas was appointed lecturer of philosophy.
He was an interest candidate for first bishop of Montevideo, but he died in 1857, during a yellow fever epidemic.
Family His sister Josefa married politician Santiago Vázquez. His brother Luis María Lamas was a notable politician in Uruguay; his nephew Andrés Lamas was politician, diplomat and writer; his grand-nephew Luis Lamas was Intendente in Rosario, Argentina.
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Who was José Benito Lamas?
Uruguayan Catholic priest
When was José Benito Lamas born?
José Benito Lamas was born on 12 January 1787 in Montevideo.
When did José Benito Lamas die?
José Benito Lamas died on 9 May 1857.
What was José Benito Lamas's occupation?
José Benito Lamas was a catholic priest, cleric and friar.
What nationality was José Benito Lamas?
José Benito Lamas was Uruguayan.
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