José Evaristo Uriburu
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| In office January 23, 1895 – October 12, 1898 |
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| Preceded by | Luis Sáenz Peña |
| Succeeded by | Julio A. Roca |
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| Born | November 19, 1831 Salta |
| Died | October 15, 1914 Buenos Aires |
| Nationality | Argentinean |
| Political party | National Autonomist Party |
| Profession | Lawyer |
José Evaristo de Uriburu y Álvarez de Arenales (November 19, 1831 - October 15, 1914) was President of Argentina from 23 January 1895 to 12 October 1898.
He was an adept diplomat; participating as arbiter on the peace negotiations on the War of the Pacific between Chile, Perú and Bolivia.
He was Vice-President and became President of Argentina in 1895 when Luis Sáenz Peña resigned.
[edit] Work in Office as President
- Reformed the National Constitution in 1898.
- Created the National Lottery (Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia).
- Created the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Buenos Aires.
- Created the Otto Krause Technical School.
[edit] Other Offices held
- Federal Judge, Salta (1872-1874)
- National Deputy (lower house of Congress)
- Huse President (1876-1877)
- Justice Minister under Bartolomé Mitre for a short time (1867).
- Senator for the City of Buenos Aires (1901 - 1910)
| Preceded by Carlos Pellegrini |
Vice-President of Argentina 1892–1895 |
Succeeded by Roberto Quirno Costa |
| Preceded by Luis Sáenz Peña |
President of Argentina 1895–1898 |
Succeeded by Julio A. Roca |
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