José Pedro Varela
Uruguayan sociologist, journalist and politician
About José Pedro Varela
Lived 1845 – 1879 (aged 34). José Pedro Varela was an Uruguayan journalist, politician, writer and sociologist.
José Pedro Varela Berro (19 March 1845 - 24 October 1879) was an Uruguayan sociologist, journalist, politician, and educator. He was born in Montevideo. Uruguay adopted free, compulsory, and secular education in 1876, thanks to his efforts. It was because of Varela that Uruguay established the 1877 Law of Common Education, which continues to influence Uruguay. The José Pedro Varela National School is named after him.
Early life José Pedro Varela was born on 19 March 1845 in Montevideo. He was the son of Benita Gumersinda Berro Larrañaga and Jacobo Dionisio Varela Sanxines.
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Who was José Pedro Varela?
Uruguayan sociologist, journalist and politician (1845-1879)
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José Pedro Varela was born on 19 March 1845 in Montevideo.
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José Pedro Varela died on 24 October 1879 in Montevideo.
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José Pedro Varela was a journalist, politician, writer and sociologist.
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José Pedro Varela was Uruguayan.
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