Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes (1834–1894) was a Uruguayan political figure.

Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes
9th President of Uruguay
In office
March 1, 1873 – January 22, 1875
Preceded byTomás Gomensoro Albín
Succeeded byPedro Varela
Personal details
Born15 November 1834
Montevideo, Uruguay
Died27 December 1894(1894-12-27) (aged 60)
Montevideo, Uruguay
Political partyColorado Party
ProfessionLawyer

Background

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He was a lawyer by profession, and a prominent member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay).

His father was Foreign Minister, Deputy and President of the Constituent Assembly, José Longinos Ellauri.

He served as Foreign Minister under Lorenzo Batlle y Grau from 1868 to 1872.

President of Uruguay

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He served as President of Uruguay from 1873 to 1875.[1]

While President, Ellauri founded by decree the town of Villa del Carmen, in Durazno Department in 1873.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 'José Eugenio Ellauri', Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:José Eugenio Ellauri,