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Washington Beltrán Barbat (February 7, 1885 – April 2, 1920) was a Uruguayan political figure and journalist.
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Background and career
Originally from Tacuarembó, Beltrán moved to Montevideo and became a lawyer and a prolific journalist and writer. He co-founded the El País newspaper in 1918.
His son, Washington Beltrán Mullin, was to serve as President of Uruguay.
Deputy
Beltrán was elected to serve as a deputy and became a prominent member of the National (Blanco) Party. He was noted for his effectiveness at giving political speeches.
Death
In 1920, Washington Betrán Barbat was killed in a pistol duel with former President of Uruguay José Batlle y Ordóñez.
References
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