About Lorenzo Batlle y Grau
Lived 1810 – 1887 (aged 76). Lorenzo Batlle y Grau was an Uruguayan military personnel and politician.
Lorenzo Cristóbal Manuel Batlle y Grau (10 August 1810 in Montevideo – 8 May 1887 in Montevideo) was the president of Uruguay from 1868 to 1872.
Hos son José Batlle y Ordóñez, nephew Luis Batlle Berres and great-nephew Jorge Batlle Ibáñez also were presidents of Uruguay.
He was a member of the Colorado Party and was Minister of War three times (1847–1851, 1853-1854 and 1865–1868) and Minister of Finance (1856 to 1857).
In March 1868 interim President Pedro Varela left the presidency and Batlle was elected. He was president from 1868-1872.
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Who was Lorenzo Batlle y Grau?
president of Uruguay (1810-1887)
When was Lorenzo Batlle y Grau born?
Lorenzo Batlle y Grau was born on 10 August 1810 in Montevideo.
When did Lorenzo Batlle y Grau die?
Lorenzo Batlle y Grau died on 8 May 1887 in Montevideo.
What was Lorenzo Batlle y Grau's occupation?
Lorenzo Batlle y Grau was a military personnel and politician.
What nationality was Lorenzo Batlle y Grau?
Lorenzo Batlle y Grau was Uruguayan.
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