Preceded by Maximo Santos Name Francisco Vidal Preceded by Maximo Santos Party Colorado Party | Political party Colorado Party Succeeded by Maximo Santos Profession Politician | |
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Died February 7, 1889, Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
Francisco Antonino Vidal (May 14, 1825 – February 7, 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 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.
Death
He died on February 7, 1889 in Montevideo.
References
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