Tomás Gomensoro Albín facts for kids
Tomás José Gomensoro Albín was an important political leader in Uruguay. He was born on January 27, 1810, and lived until April 12, 1900. He is best known for serving as the interim President of Uruguay.
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Early Life and Political Start
Tomás Gomensoro was born in a town called Dolores, which is in the Soriano area of Uruguay. He was a member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay), one of Uruguay's main political groups.
He became a senator and served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay from 1871 to 1872. The Senate is like a part of the country's government that helps make laws.
In March 1872, the President at the time, Lorenzo Batlle, left his position. This created a need for a new leader quickly.
Becoming President of Uruguay
Because of his role in the Senate, Tomás Gomensoro stepped in as the interim President of Uruguay. "Interim" means he was a temporary leader. He served in this important role from 1872 to 1873.
Even though his time as president was meant to be short, he actually led the country for almost a full year. In February 1873, another leader named José Eugenio Ellauri took over as the new President.
Later Years and Legacy
After his time as president, Gomensoro continued to be involved in politics. He served a second time as the President of the Senate of Uruguay from 1892 to 1893.
Tomás Gomensoro lived a long life, reaching the age of 90 before he passed away in 1900.
A Town Named After Him
To honor him, a town in northern Uruguay was named after him. This town is called Tomás Gomensoro and is located in the Artigas Department.
See also
- Politics of Uruguay
- Colorado Party (Uruguay)#Earlier History
- In Spanish: Tomás Gomensoro para niños
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lorenzo Batlle y Grau |
President of Uruguay Acting 1872-1873 |
Succeeded by José Eugenio Ellauri |
| Records | ||
| Preceded by Pedro de Aycinena y Piñol |
Oldest living state leader 14 May 1897 – 12 April 1900 |
Succeeded by Leo XIII |
