Hugo Fernández Faingold

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Hugo Fernández Faingold is a Uruguayan political figure, who served as Vice President of Uruguay.

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[edit] Background

Fernández Faingold belongs to the Uruguayan Colorado Party. He is son of historian Hugo Fernández Artucio and Julia Faingold.

[edit] Vice President of Uruguay

He served as Vice President of Uruguay from 1998-2000, in the second Administration of President Julio Maria Sanguinetti, succeeding Hugo Batalla, who died in office.

[edit] Historical note

Fernández was the twelfth person to hold the office of Vice President of Uruguay. The office dates from 1934, when César Charlone became Uruguay's first Vice President.

[edit] Subsequent events

Fernández Faingold was himself succeeded as Vice President by Luis Antonio Hierro López in 2000.

He subsequently served as Uruguayan Ambassador to the United States from 2000 to 2005.

[edit] See also

Political offices
Preceded by
Hugo Batalla
Vice President of Uruguay
October 3, 1998March 1, 2000
Succeeded by
Luis Antonio Hierro López
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Alvaro Diez de Medina
Uruguayan Ambassador to the United States
May 2000 - July 2005
Succeeded by
Carlos Gianelli