Francisco Antonino Vidal
| Francisco Antonino Vidal | |
|---|---|
 | |
| President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1880–1882 | |
| Preceded by | Máximo Santos |
| Succeeded by | Máximo Santos |
| President of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1886 – May 1886 | |
| Preceded by | Máximo Santos |
| Succeeded by | Máximo Santos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1825 San Carlos, Maldonado |
| Died | February 7, 1889 Montevideo |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Francisco Antonino Vidal (1825–1889) was born in San Carlos, Uruguay, in Maldonado Department, and was a senator and two-time president of Uruguay.
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 1880, 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 on February 7 1889 in Montevideo.
References
- ↑ "Francisco Antonio Vidal" (in Spanish). Biografías y Vidas. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
