Óscar Diego Gestido
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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 |
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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.
Background
Diego Gestido was from a military background, and served in the military for 36 years before retiring with the rank of general in 1957.
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.
Rivera International Airport is named after him.
Death
Diego Gestido died in office. His death signified that 3 Presidents of Uruguay had died in office in a 20 year period.
Succession
He was succeeded as president by his vice president, Jorge Pacheco Areco.
See also
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