Feliciano Viera
Feliciano Alberto Viera Borges (8 November 1872 – 13 November 1927)[1] was a Uruguayan political figure.
Background
He was a member of the Colorado Party and closely identified with the liberal former President José Batlle y Ordóñez, who long dominated Uruguayan political life. Prior to becoming President, Viera served Batlle's second government as Interior Minister. He served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay from 1907 to 1912.[2]
President of Uruguay
He was President of Uruguay from 1915 to 1919. Among prominent figures who served in his Administration was Baltasar Brum, who occupied the Interior and subsequently the Foreign Affairs ministry.
Uruguay was more closely identified with the Allied cause in World War I than was neighbouring Argentina, cutting diplomatic relations with the German Empire in late 1917 . On September 8, 1917, Viera received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor of France.
Post Presidency
In 1919 Viera relinquished the Presidency and was succeeded by Baltasar Brum. He then became Chairman of the National Council of Administration (Prime Minister), holding the post until 1921.
He died on 13 November 1927, aged 55.
See also
References
- PRESIDENCIA DE LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL Y DEL SENADO PRESIDENCIA DE LA CAMARA DE REPRESENTANTES (October 29, 2013). "Parlamentarios Uruguayos 1830-2005" (PDF). www.parlamento.gub.uy. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2013.
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| Preceded by José Batlle y Ordóñez |
President of Uruguay 1915–1919 |
Succeeded by Baltasar Brum |
| Preceded by Office Established |
Prime Minister of Uruguay 1919–1921 |
Succeeded by José Batlle y Ordóñez |
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