Bernardo Berro facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bernardo Prudencio Berro
Bernardo Berro
7th President of Uruguay
In office March 1, 1860 – March 1, 1864
Preceded by	Gabriel Antonio Pereira
Succeeded by	Atanasio Cruz Aguirre
Provisional President of Uruguay (as President of the Senate)
In office February 15, 1852 – March 1, 1852
Preceded by	Joaquín Suárez
Succeeded by	Juan Francisco Giró
Personal details
Born	Bernardo Prudencio Berro Larrañaga April 28, 1803 Montevideo, Uruguay
Died	February 19, 1868 Montevideo, Uruguay
Cause of death	murder
Political party	National Party
Spouse	Práxedes Rosa Bustamante del Puerto
Occupation	politician revolutionary writer
Military service
Allegiance	Provincias Unidas del Río de la Plata Blancos

Bernardo Prudencio Berro (born April 28, 1803 – died February 19, 1868) was an important leader in Uruguay. He served as the country's President from 1860 to 1864.

Who Was Bernardo Berro?

Bernardo Berro belonged to the National Party, also known as the Blancos. This was one of the main political groups in Uruguay at the time.

Before becoming president, he held another important role. He was the President of the Senate of Uruguay. He served in this position in 1852 and again from 1858 to 1859.

First Time as President (Provisional)

Berro first became the leader of Uruguay for a short time in 1852. This was a provisional, or temporary, government. It happened when the National Party briefly gained power.

President of Uruguay (Second Term)

In 1860, Berro led the National Party back into power. During his presidency, he tried to bring together the different political groups in Uruguay. This was a challenging task. Sometimes, even members of his own party and government disagreed with his efforts to unite the country.

His Death

Sadly, Bernardo Berro was murdered on February 19, 1868. On the same day, former president Venancio Flores was also assassinated.

See also

• History of Uruguay
• Paraguayan War