Francisco Antonino Vidal
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| Francisco Antonino Vidal | |
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| President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1880–1882 |
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| Preceded by | Máximo Santos |
| Succeeded by | Máximo Santos |
| President of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1886 – May 1886 |
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| Preceded by | Máximo Santos |
| Succeeded by | Máximo Santos |
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| Born | May 14, 1825 San Carlos, Maldonado |
| Died | February 7, 1889 Montevideo |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Francisco Antonino Vidal (1825–1889) was born in San Carlos, Uruguay, in Maldonado Department, and was a senator and two-time president of Uruguay.
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Background and earlier political roles [edit]
He grew to become active in Uruguayan politics, serving as a member of the Colorado party. He was appointed interim minister of the government c. 1865, later becoming a member of the Senate of Uruguay c. 1879.
Terms as President of Uruguay [edit]
He became President of Uruguay in 1880, but was forced to resign in 1882 by Máximo Santos. He became president once more in 1886, but his term only lasted a few months until Santos took over once again.[1]
Death [edit]
He died on February 7 1889 in Montevideo.
References [edit]
- ^ "Francisco Antonio Vidal" (in Spanish). Biografías y Vidas. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
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