Óscar Diego Gestido
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| In office March 1, 1967 – December 6, 1967 |
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| Vice President | Jorge Pacheco Areco |
| Preceded by | Alberto Héber |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Pacheco |
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| Born | November 28, 1901 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | December 6, 1967 (aged 66) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Soldier |
Óscar Diego Gestido, Uruguayan politician (1901-1967), was president of Uruguay.
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[edit] Background
Diego Gestido was from a military background.
He was also a member of the Colorado Party.
[edit] President of Uruguay
Diego Gestido served as President of Uruguay from March 1, 1967 to December 6, 1967.
Prominent ministers in his government included Vice President of Uruguay Jorge Pacheco Areco and Zelmar Michelini, who later co-founded the Frente Amplio grouping.
Diego Gestido died in office. His death signified that 3 Presidents of Uruguay had died in office in a 20 year period.
[edit] Succession
He was succeeded as president by his vice president, Jorge Pacheco Areco.
[edit] See also
| Preceded by Alberto Héber |
President of Uruguay 1967–1967 |
Succeeded by Jorge Pacheco |
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