About Pedro Varela
Lived 1837 – 1906 (aged 68–69). Pedro Varela was an Uruguayan politician.
Pedro José Varela Olivera (22 February 1837 – 1906) was a Uruguayan politician and member of the Colorado Party. He served as the President of Uruguay from January 1875 to March 1876, when he resigned under pressure from his minister of war. He was replaced by defense minister Lorenzo Latorre.
He served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay in 1868 and 1873.
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Who was Pedro Varela?
president of Uruguay (1837–1906)
When was Pedro Varela born?
Pedro Varela was born on 22 February 1837 in Florida.
When did Pedro Varela die?
Pedro Varela died in 1906 in Montevideo.
What was Pedro Varela's occupation?
Pedro Varela was a politician.
What nationality was Pedro Varela?
Pedro Varela was Uruguayan.
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