Alfredo Baldomir
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Alfredo Baldomir Ferrari | |
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| 27thPresident of Uruguay | |
| In office 19 June 1938 – 1 March 1943 | |
| Vice President | César Charlone |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Terra |
| Succeeded by | Juan José de Amézaga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1884 Paysandú,Uruguay |
| Died | 25 February 1948 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse | Sara Terra |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic, Uruguay |
| Occupation | Politician,soldier,architect |
Alfredo Baldomir Ferrari(August 27, 1884 – February 25, 1948) was aUruguayansoldier, architect and politician. He served asPresidentof Uruguay from 1938 to 1943 and is most notable for leading Uruguay to support the Allies duringWorld War II.
Background[edit]
Baldomir was born inMontevideo.He joined the army in 1900 and studied architecture and engineering. He designed many famous buildings in Uruguay, eventually directed the army corps of engineers and worked as a professor.
By 1930, Baldomir was becoming involved in politics. He served as chief of police of Montevideo from 1931 to 1934 and asdefense ministerof Uruguay from 1935 to 1938, and was thus strongly identified with the rule of his brother-in-law, thenPresident of UruguayGabriel Terra.
President of Uruguay[edit]
He was electedPresident of Uruguayin 1938 as a member of the long-ruling Colorado Party.He took office as President on June 19, 1938; theVice President of Uruguayduring his period of Presidential office wasAlfredo Navarro.Baldomir set a high priority in involving Uruguay in international affairs, and appointed the famous diplomatAlberto Guanias foreign minister.
World War II[edit]
As World War II broke out (Baldomir was President during theBattle of the River Plate), Baldomir discouraged support for theAxiswithin the country, and early in 1942, he broke off diplomatic relations with the Axis Powers. In 1942, Baldomir, now ageneralin the army, expanded his powers through a militarycoupdissolving parliament and declaring an emergency. His term, which was soon to expire, was extended for a year. Soon anew Constitutioncame into force.
In 1943, Baldomir voluntarily held elections and gave up power, but the continued dominance of the Colorados was ensured.
Later life[edit]
Baldomir retired from presidency on 1 March 1943. He was the president ofBanco de la República Oriental del Uruguayfrom 1943 to 1946.[1]
In 1948 he died of an illness in Montevideo.
Legacy[edit]
Baldomir's actions to identity[clarification needed]Uruguaywith theAlliedcause inWorld War IIhave lessened his reputation as a controversial historical figure. It may be noted that he was a leading supporter of the previousPresident of UruguayGabriel Terra,who ruled by decree.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Diego Aboal and Gabriel Oddone."Reglas versus Discrecionalidad: La Política Monetaria en Uruguay entre 1920 y 2000"(PDF).Banco Central del Uruguay.
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- 1884 births
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- People from Montevideo
- Uruguayan people of Italian descent
- Presidents of Uruguay
- Candidates for President of Uruguay
- Uruguayan architects
- World War II political leaders
- Uruguay in World War II
- Colorado Party (Uruguay) politicians
- Defence ministers of Uruguay
- Uruguayan bankers
- Uruguayan National Army generals