Pedro Varela
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For the Spanish far-right activist, see Pedro Varela Geiss.
Pedro José Varela Olivera (22 February 1837 – 1906)[1] was a politician and member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party. He served as the President of Uruguay from January 1875 to March 1876, when he resigned from office in favor of the defense minister Lorenzo Latorre.
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Pedro Varela | |
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10th President of Uruguay | |
In office 22 January 1875 – 10 March 1876 | |
Preceded by | José Eugenio Ellauri |
Succeeded by | Lorenzo Latorre |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 February 1837 Florida, Uruguay |
Died | 1906 Montevideo, Uruguay |
Political party | Colorado Party |
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He served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay in 1868 and 1873.[2]