José Félix Uriburu
| José Félix Uriburu | |
|---|---|
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| 22nd President of Argentina De facto | |
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In office September 6, 1930 – February 19, 1932 | |
| Vice President |
Enrique Santamarina (1930) None (1930–1932) |
| Preceded by | Hipólito Yrigoyen |
| Succeeded by | Agustín P. Justo |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 20, 1868 Salta |
| Died |
April 29, 1932 (aged 63) Paris, France |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Political party | Argentine Civic Legion |
| Spouse(s) | Aurelia Madero Buján |
| Profession | Military |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 Argentina |
| Service/branch |
 Argentine Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1932 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
Lieutenant General José Félix Benito Uriburu y Uriburu (July 20, 1868 – April 29, 1932) was the first de facto President of Argentina. He achieved the position through a military coup, and his tenure lasted from September 6, 1930, to February 20, 1932.[1][2]
Biography
Uriburu was born on July 20, 1868 in Salta Province, and was a nephew of President José Evaristo Uriburu. He graduated from the military college in 1890. Prior to World War I, he served as military attache to Germany and the United Kingdom. When he returned to Argentina in 1914, he was elected to the Argentine National Congress. He was appointed inspector general of the army by Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear in 1922.
In September 1930, he led a military coup against democratically-elected President Hipólito Yrigoyen, in which the far-right Argentine Patriotic League participated. The coup marked the start of what was later called the Infamous Decade. His regime was strongly supported by rightist intellectuals such as Rodolfo and Julio Irazusta and Juan Carulla.
He stayed as head of the government until 1932, implementing several reforms including cutting of government employees' salaries by more than 10 percent.
After being diagnosed with stomach cancer in early 1932, he died in Paris, France on 29 April 1932 following an operation.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Jose F. Uriboru Dies After An Operation. Former Provisional President of Argentina Succumbs in a Paris Hospital. Led Revolution Of 1930. 'Idol of Army'. Regained Control of Government for Conservative Classes. Refused Nomination". New York Times. April 29, 1932. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
- ↑ "Uriburu Ends Argentine Rule". Associated Press. February 20, 1932. Retrieved 2011-04-26.
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| Preceded by Hipólito Yrigoyen |
President of Argentina 1930–1932 |
Succeeded by Agustín P. Justo |