Alfredo Baldomir facts for kids
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Alfredo Baldomir Ferrari
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| 27th President of Uruguay | |
| In office 19 June 1938 – 1 March 1943 |
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| Vice President | César Charlone |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Terra |
| Succeeded by | Juan José de Amézaga |
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| Born | 27 August 1884 Paysandú, Uruguay |
| Died | 25 February 1948 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse | Sara Terra |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic, Uruguay |
| Occupation | Politician, soldier, architect |
Alfredo Baldomir Ferrari (born August 27, 1884 – died February 25, 1948) was an important person from Uruguay. He was a soldier, an architect who designed buildings, and a politician. He became the President of Uruguay and led the country from 1938 to 1943. He is best known for helping Uruguay support the Allies during World War II.
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Early Life and Career
Alfredo Baldomir was born in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. In 1900, when he was 16 years old, he joined the army. He also studied architecture and engineering.
He became a talented architect and designed many well-known buildings in Uruguay. Later, he led the army's engineering group and taught as a professor.
By 1930, Baldomir started to get involved in politics. He worked as the chief of police in Montevideo from 1931 to 1934. Then, he became Uruguay's defense minister from 1935 to 1938. He was closely connected to the president at the time, Gabriel Terra, who was his brother-in-law.
President of Uruguay
In 1938, Alfredo Baldomir was elected President of Uruguay. He was a member of the Colorado Party, which had been in power for a long time. He officially became president on June 19, 1938. His vice president was Alfredo Navarro.
President Baldomir believed it was very important for Uruguay to be involved in world events. He chose a famous diplomat named Alberto Guani to be his foreign minister.
Uruguay During World War II
When World War II began, President Baldomir made sure Uruguay did not support the Axis Powers. He worked to stop any support for them within the country. In early 1942, Uruguay officially stopped having diplomatic relations with the Axis Powers.
In 1942, Baldomir, who was also a general in the army, took special powers to help lead the country during the war. He changed how the government worked for a short time and extended his own term as president for one year. Soon after, a new Constitution for Uruguay was put into place.
In 1943, Baldomir chose to hold new elections and stepped down from power. This helped make sure the Colorado Party continued to be a strong force in Uruguayan politics.
Later Life
After leaving the presidency on March 1, 1943, Baldomir continued to serve his country. He became the president of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay, which is Uruguay's national bank. He held this position from 1943 to 1946.
Alfredo Baldomir passed away in Montevideo in 1948 due to an illness. He was 63 years old.
Legacy
Alfredo Baldomir is remembered for his important actions during World War II. By making sure Uruguay supported the Allied cause, he helped shape Uruguay's place in the world. While some of his actions were debated at the time, his role in the war is a key part of his legacy. He had also been a strong supporter of the previous president, Gabriel Terra.
See also
In Spanish: Alfredo Baldomir para niños
