Lorenzo Batlle y Grau | |
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| President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1 March 1868 – 1 March 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Varela |
| Succeeded by | Tomás Gomensoro Albín |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 August 1810 Montevideo, Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata |
| Died | 8 May 1887 (aged 76) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayian |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Relations | Batlle family |
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.
Family background and early career[edit]
He was the son of a wealthy merchant loyal to the Spanish crown. Lorenzo Batlle's son José Batlle y Ordóñez, nephew Luis Batlle Berres and grand-nephew Jorge Batlle Ibáñez would also serve as presidents of Uruguay.
Lorenzo Batlle was a military officer and one of the distinguished members of the Colorado Party. He served as Minister of War three times (1847-1851, 1853-1854 and 1865-1868).[1] He was Minister of Finance from 1856 to 1857.
In March 1868 interim President Pedro Varela stepped down from the Presidency.
President of Uruguay[edit]
He was elected President of Uruguay, serving from 1868 to 1872.[1]
His presidency failed because of a pre-existing monetary crisis. His attempts to control the country failed and, as a result, a civil war and military uprising erupted, culminating in his presidency and ushering in an era of dictatorship.
Death[edit]
He died as a poor man in 1887 but was respected as a historical figure for his attempts to help the country.
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