Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro
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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fernández and the second or maternal family name is Huidobro.
Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro (March 14, 1942 – August 5, 2016) was an Uruguayan politician, journalist, and writer. He was popularly known as "El Ñato". A former member of the National Liberation Movement (Tupamaros) (MLN-T), he was in prison during the military dictatorship for twelve years (1973-1985).
Quick Facts Minister of Defence of Uruguay, Preceded by ...
Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro | |
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Minister of Defence of Uruguay | |
In office July 18, 2011 – August 5, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Luis Rosadilla |
Succeeded by | Jorge Menendez |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-03-14)March 14, 1942 Montevideo, Uruguay |
Died | August 5, 2016(2016-08-05) (aged 74) Montevideo, Uruguay |
Political party | Broad Front |
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He was the Minister of Defense from 2011 until his death.[1][2] On August 5, 2016, he died in office at the age of 74.[3]
His 12-year tenure in prison during Uruguay's military dictatorship with Mauricio Rosencof and José Mujica was the basis for the film A Twelve-Year Night, in which he was protrayed by Alfonso Tort.