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José Eugenio Ellauri

1834 – 1894

Uruguayan politician

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About José Eugenio Ellauri

Lived 1834 – 1894 (aged 59–60). José Eugenio Ellauri was an Uruguayan lawyer and politician.

Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes (1834–1894) was a Uruguayan political figure who was President of Uruguay from 1873 until he was overthrown in a military coup in 1875.

Background

He was a lawyer by profession, and a prominent member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay).

His father was Foreign Minister, Deputy and President of the Constituent Assembly, José Longinos Ellauri.

He served as Foreign Minister under Lorenzo Batlle y Grau from 1868 to 1872.

President of Uruguay

He served as President of Uruguay from 1873 to 1875.

While President, Ellauri founded by decree the town of Villa del Carmen, in Durazno Department in 1873.

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Important facts

Born
15 November 1834, Montevideo
Birth century
19th century
Died
1894, Montevideo
Occupation
Lawyer, politician
Nationality
Uruguay
Education
University of the Republic
Positions held
President of Uruguay
Also known as
Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes, Jose Eugenio Ellauri

People in José Eugenio Ellauri's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of José Longinos Ellauri
José Longinos Ellauri
1789 – 1867
Politician
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Lorenzo Batlle y Grau
1810 – 1887
Military personnel

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Eugenio Ellauri?

Uruguayan politician (1834-1894)

When was José Eugenio Ellauri born?

José Eugenio Ellauri was born on 15 November 1834 in Montevideo.

When did José Eugenio Ellauri die?

José Eugenio Ellauri died in 1894 in Montevideo.

What was José Eugenio Ellauri's occupation?

José Eugenio Ellauri was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was José Eugenio Ellauri?

José Eugenio Ellauri was Uruguayan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Eugenio Ellauri

· Wikidata: Q500370

· DBpedia: José Eugenio Ellauri

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