Juan Campisteguy
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| Dr. Juan Campisteguy | |
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| In office March 1, 1927 – March 1, 1931 |
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| Preceded by | José Serrato |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Terra |
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| Born | October 7, 1859 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | October 4, 1937 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Lawyer, Soldier |
John Campisteguy (September 7, 1859 – September 4, 1937) was a soldier, lawyer, and Uruguayan political figure.
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[edit] Background
He was born in Montevideo [1].
Son of a soldier in the Siege of Montevideo, Campisteguy ended studies law in 1887. He participated in the revolution of Quebracho, wrote in the newspaper El Día and was deputy finance minister since 1891.
Campisteguy was formerly a close political ally of the longserving liberal President of Uruguay José Batlle y Ordóñez, although he subsequently maintained a more independent political relationship within the Uruguayan Colorado Party.
[edit] President of Uruguay
He served as the President of Uruguay between 1927 and 1931.
Campisteguy was succeeded as President by Gabriel Terra.
[edit] Death
He died in Montevideo in 1937.
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| Preceded by José Serrato |
President of Uruguay 1927–1931 |
Succeeded by Gabriel Terra |
