Jorge Batlle Ibáñez
Jorge Luis Batlle Ibáñez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxorxe ˈβaʎe iˈβaɲeθ]; Batlle; 25 October 1927 – 24 October 2016) was an Uruguayan politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Colorado Party. He served as the President of Uruguay from 2000 to 2005. He was thought to be one of the most popular presidents of Uruguay.[1]
Jorge Batlle | |
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 Jorge Batlle in 2003. | |
| 38th President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1 March 2000 – 1 March 2005 | |
| Vice President | Luis Antonio Hierro López |
| Preceded by | Julio María Sanguinetti |
| Succeeded by | Tabaré Vázquez |
| Senator of the Republic | |
| In office 15 February 1995 – 15 February 1999 | |
| Constituency | Montevideo |
| In office 15 February 1985 – 15 February 1989 | |
| Constituency | Montevideo |
| Deputy of the Republic | |
| In office 15 February 1958 – 15 February 1967 | |
| Constituency | Montevideo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 October 1927 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | 24 October 2016 (aged 88) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Spouse(s) | Beatriz Lamuraglia Mercedes Menafra |
| Children | Raúl Lorenzo, Beatriz |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Ibáñez died on the night of 24 October 2016 at a hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay from a cerebral hemorrhage after falling during an interview. He died one day short from his 89th birthday.
References
- ↑ Greste, Peter (June 4, 2002). Uruguay attacks Argentine 'thieves'. BBC UK. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2023986.stm. Retrieved 4 June 2002.
Other websites
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