Francisco Antonino Vidal

Francisco Antonino Vidal
In office
1882–1886
Preceded by Máximo Santos
Succeeded by Máximo Santos
President of Uruguay
In office
1886 – 1886 (later)
Preceded by Máximo Santos
Succeeded by Máximo Santos
Personal details
Born 1827
San Carlos, Maldonado
Died 1889
Political party Colorado Party
Profession Politician

Francisco Antonino Vidal (1827–1889) was born in San Carlos, Uruguay, in Maldonado Department, and was a senator and two-time president of Uruguay.

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Background and earlier political roles

He grew to become active in Uruguayan politics, serving as a member of the Colorado party. He was appointed interim minister of the government c. 1865, later becoming a member of the Senate of Uruguay c. 1879.

Terms as President of Uruguay

He became President of Uruguay in 1881, but was forced to resign in 1882 by Máximo Santos. He became president once more in 1886, but his term only lasted a few months until Santos took over once again.[1]

Death

He died in 1889.

References

  1. ^ "Francisco Antonio Vidal" (in Spanish). Biografías y Vidas. http://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/v/vidal_francisco.htm. Retrieved 17 February 2010.