Gregorio Conrado Álvarez
Gregorio Conrado Álvarez Armelino (November 26, 1925 – December 28, 2016) was a Uruguayan general and former dictator. He served as the de facto president of Uruguay from 1981 until 1985.
Gregorio Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| 27° De Facto President of Uruguay | |
| In office September 1, 1981 – February 12, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Aparicio Méndez |
| Succeeded by | Rafael Addiego |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1925 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | December 28, 2016 (aged 91) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Spouse(s) | Rosario Flores |
| Occupation | Political, military |
On October 22, 2009, he was convicted for 37 counts of murder and human rights violations. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison. However, he was not in court to hear the verdict as he was ill.[1]
He was born in Montevideo.