Alberto Guani facts for kids

Alberto Guani Carrara (born June 14, 1877 – died November 26, 1956) was an important person from Uruguay. He was a jurist (a legal expert), a diplomat (someone who represents their country), and a politician. From 1943 to 1947, he served as the Vice President of Uruguay and the President of the Senate.

Alberto Guani was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He studied law and became a well-known lawyer. He was especially good at International Law, which deals with rules between countries. After getting his law degree, he taught at the University of Montevideo. Early in his career, he wrote about politics and money for newspapers. He also helped with some of the first divorce cases in Uruguay after divorce became legal.

Guani's Political Journey

Alberto Guani was a member of the Colorado Party, a major political group in Uruguay. He started his work in government in 1907. He was elected as a State Representative, which is like being a member of parliament. He served in this role from 1907 to 1910.

Working with Other Countries

Guani became the first person from Uruguay to represent his country at the League of Nations. This was an organization created after World War I to help countries work together for peace. In 1927, other leaders chose him to be the president of the League's Council Assembly. He was also the first Uruguayan to teach a course on International Law at a famous academy in The Hague.

In 1920, at a meeting called the San Remo Conference, Guani spoke up for Jewish people who wanted to create a homeland in Palestine. He strongly supported the Balfour Declaration, a statement from 1917 that was important for the creation of the country of Israel later on.

Guani also worked as a top diplomat for Uruguay in many countries. He was a Minister (a high-ranking diplomat) in Austria-Hungary and Switzerland (1911), Belgium and the Netherlands (1913), France (1925–1926), and the United Kingdom (1936–1938).

Foreign Minister and Vice President

From 1938 to 1943, Dr. Guani was Uruguay's Foreign Minister. This meant he was in charge of Uruguay's relationships with other countries. He worked hard against fascism, a type of government that was very powerful in some parts of Europe at the time. He helped create rules for military agreements between American countries, known as the "Guani Doctrine."

During his time as Foreign Minister, Guani played a key role in a famous event called the Battle of the River Plate. This happened in December 1939, when a German warship called the Graf Spee sought safety near Uruguay's coast. Guani helped manage the diplomatic situation that followed.

In 1942, Alberto Guani was chosen to run for Vice President with Juan José de Amézaga. They won the election, and Guani became Uruguay's Vice President in 1943. He served in this important role until 1947.

Guani also wrote several books and gave many important talks about law and politics.

Guani's Legacy

Alberto Guani passed away in Montevideo on November 26, 1956.

He was the third person to hold the office of Vice President of Uruguay, a position that started in 1934. People often remember Guani more for his amazing work as a diplomat before he became Vice President. He is seen as a very skilled and important figure in Uruguay's history.

See Also

In Spanish: Alberto Guani para niños

• Politics of Uruguay
• Colorado Party (Uruguay)
• Vice President of Uruguay