Higinio Uriarte facts for kids
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Uriarte and the second or maternal family name is García del Barrio.
Quick facts for kids
José Higinio Uriarte del Barrio
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| 7th President of Paraguay | |
| In office 12 April 1877 – 25 November 1878 |
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| Vice President | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Juan Bautista Gill |
| Succeeded by | Cándido Bareiro |
| 3rd Vice President of Paraguay | |
| In office 25 November 1874 – 12 April 1877 |
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| President | Juan Bautista Gill |
| Preceded by | Salvador Jovellanos (1871) |
| Succeeded by | Adolfo Saguier (1878) |
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| Born | 11 January 1843 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Died | 21 April 1909 (aged 66) |
| Nationality |  Paraguayan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Etelvina Trinidad Mercedes Velilla |
| Children | 2 |
José Higinio Uriarte y García del Barrio (11 January 1843 in Asunción – 21 April 1909) was a Paraguayan politician and President from April 12, 1877 to November 25, 1878.
He was Juan Bautista Gill's cousin. He served as President of the Chamber of Deputies, and was elected as Vice President 1874. After Gill was assassinated, Uriarte became the acting President for the remainder of Gill's four-year-term. He was Minister of Finance of Paraguay from 1887 to 1889.
See also
In Spanish: Higinio Uriarte para niños
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