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'''Óscar Diego Gestido Pose''' ([[Montevideo]], [[Uruguay]] 28 November 1901 – Montevideo, December 6, 1967) was [[president of Uruguay]] in 1967. |
'''Óscar Diego Gestido Pose''' ([[Montevideo]], [[Uruguay]] 28 November 1901 – Montevideo, December 6, 1967) was [[president of Uruguay]] in 1967. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Diego Gestido was from a military background, and served in the military for 36 years before retiring with the rank of general in 1957. Afterwards he had an important participation during the [[Uruguayan floods of April 1959]], being considered a hero. |
Diego Gestido was from a military background, and served in the military for 36 years before retiring with the rank of general in 1957. Afterwards he had an important participation during the [[Uruguayan floods of April 1959]], being considered a hero. |
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===Death and succession=== |
===Death and succession=== |
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Diego Gestido died in office. His remains were buried at the [[Central Cemetery of Montevideo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=57332683 |title=Burial of President Gestido |accessdate= |
Diego Gestido died in office. His remains were buried at the [[Central Cemetery of Montevideo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=57332683 |title=Burial of President Gestido |accessdate=2013-03-03 |publisher=Find A Grave}}</ref> |
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His death meant that 3 Uruguayan Presidents had died in office in a 20 year period. |
His death meant that 3 Uruguayan Presidents had died in office in a 20 year period. |
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==Family== |
==Family== |
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His brother [[Álvaro Gestido]] was a notable Uruguayan football player. |
His brother [[Álvaro Gestido]] was a notable Uruguayan football player. |
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==Honors== |
==Honors== |
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* [[Rivera International Airport]] is named after him. |
* [[Rivera International Airport]] is named after him. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Politics of Uruguay]] |
* [[Politics of Uruguay]] |
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==References== |
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Óscar Diego Gestido | |
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| 27° Constitutional President of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1, 1967 – December 6, 1967 | |
| Vice President | Jorge Pacheco Areco |
| Preceded by | Alberto Héber |
| Succeeded by | Jorge Pacheco |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 200px November 28, 1901 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | December 6, 1967 (aged 66) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Resting place | 200px |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse | Elisa de los Campos |
| Parent |
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| Occupation | Political, soldier |
Óscar Diego Gestido Pose (Montevideo, Uruguay 28 November 1901 – Montevideo, December 6, 1967) was president of Uruguay in 1967.
Biography
Diego Gestido was from a military background, and served in the military for 36 years before retiring with the rank of general in 1957. Afterwards he had an important participation during the Uruguayan floods of April 1959, being considered a hero.
He was also a member of the Colorado Party.
President of Uruguay
Diego Gestido served as President of Uruguay from March 1, 1967 to December 6, 1967.
Prominent ministers in his government included Vice President of Uruguay Jorge Pacheco Areco and Zelmar Michelini, who later co-founded the Frente Amplio grouping.
Death and succession
Diego Gestido died in office. His remains were buried at the Central Cemetery of Montevideo.[1]
His death meant that 3 Uruguayan Presidents had died in office in a 20 year period.
He was succeeded by his vice president, Jorge Pacheco Areco.
Family
His brother Álvaro Gestido was a notable Uruguayan football player.
Honors
- Rivera International Airport is named after him.
See also
References
- ^ "Burial of President Gestido". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2013-03-03.
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