Danilo Astori
Danilo Ángel Astori Saragosa (April 23, 1940 – November 10, 2023) was a Uruguayan social democratic politician. He was Vice President of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. He was the Minister of Economics and Finance from 2005 to 2008.[1]
Danilo Astori | |
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| 15th Vice President of Uruguay | |
| In office March 1, 2010 – March 1, 2015 | |
| President | José Mujica |
| Preceded by | Rodolfo Nin Novoa |
| Succeeded by | Raúl Fernando Sendic |
| Minister of Economy and Finance | |
| In office March 4, 2015 – March 1, 2020 | |
| President | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Mario Bergara |
| Succeeded by | Azucena Arbeleche |
| In office March 1, 2005 – September 18, 2008 | |
| President | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Preceded by | Isaac Alfie |
| Succeeded by | Álvaro García |
| Senator of the Republic | |
| Assumed office March 1, 2020 | |
| In office February 15, 1990 – March 1, 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Danilo Ángel Astori Saragosa April 23, 1940 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | November 10, 2023 (aged 83) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Uruguay Assembly |
| Other political affiliations | Broad Front |
| Spouse(s) | Claudia Hugo |
| Residence | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Alma mater | University of the Republic |
| Occupation | Accountant, economist, politician |
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| Website | www.2121.org.uy |
Death
In October 2023, Astori was hospitalised with a fractured hip; he subsequently died of respiratory failure on 10 November 2023, at the age of 83.[2]
References
- ↑ "Government Ministers of Uruguay". rulers.org. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ "Murió Danilo Astori, exvicepresidente y ministro de Economia". El Observador (in español). 10 November 2023.