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Baltasar Brum

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Baltasar Brum Famous memorial

Birth
Artigas, Artigas, Uruguay
Death
31 Mar 1933 (aged 49)
Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
Burial
Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay Add to Map
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23rd President of Uruguay. He served from March 1, 1919 to March 1, 1923. Prior to becoming President, he was a lawyer. After joining a law firm, he taught journalism. He joined the Colorado political party and earned a reputation in politics. In June 1913 he was appointed Minister of Public Instruction. He was Interior Minister from 1915 to 1916. He then served as Foreign Minister enjoying immense popularity, especially in the United States. He was then elected President. He is best remembered for pursuing economic stability and his warm relations with the United States. After leaving the presidency, he remained active in politics and became the 6th Prime Minister of Uruguay serving from March 1, 1929 to March 1, 1931. In 1933 he attempted to lead resistance to the new President. Realizing no success, he committed suicide.
23rd President of Uruguay. He served from March 1, 1919 to March 1, 1923. Prior to becoming President, he was a lawyer. After joining a law firm, he taught journalism. He joined the Colorado political party and earned a reputation in politics. In June 1913 he was appointed Minister of Public Instruction. He was Interior Minister from 1915 to 1916. He then served as Foreign Minister enjoying immense popularity, especially in the United States. He was then elected President. He is best remembered for pursuing economic stability and his warm relations with the United States. After leaving the presidency, he remained active in politics and became the 6th Prime Minister of Uruguay serving from March 1, 1929 to March 1, 1931. In 1933 he attempted to lead resistance to the new President. Realizing no success, he committed suicide.

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  • Originally Created by: letemrip
  • Added: Aug 3, 2017
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182014378/baltasar-brum: accessed ), memorial page for Baltasar Brum (18 Jun 1883–31 Mar 1933), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182014378, citing Cementerio Central de Montevideo, Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay; Maintained by Find a Grave.