Claudio Williman
Claudio Wílliman Gonzalez (born 10 October 1861 in Montevideo – † 9 February 1934 in Montevideo) was a Uruguayan political figure.[1]
Claudio Wílliman | |
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 Claudio Wílliman | |
| 20th President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1 March 1907 – 1 March 1911 | |
| Preceded by | José Batlle y Ordóñez |
| Succeeded by | José Batlle y Ordóñez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 10, 1861 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | February 9, 1934 (aged 72) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Background
Wílliman was a member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party and was closely identified with the liberal José Batlle y Ordóñez.
His grandson José Claudio Wílliman served in the Uruguayan Senate 1985–1990.[2]
President of Uruguay
He was the de facto caretaker president of Uruguay chosen by José Batlle y Ordóñez to succeed him after his first term in office.
Williman was chosen by Batlle to succeed him as Uruguayan presidents were constitutionally barred from serving consecutive terms. His policies generally followed those of Batlle.
Post Presidency
He was succeeded by Batlle who was re-elected in 1911. He returned to the Senate of Uruguay but then left it to become president of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay in 1916. He held that position until 1928.[3]
Wílliman lived to see much of his and Battle y Ordóñez's democratic legacy destroyed — at least temporarily — by President Gabriel Terra, who reinforced his presidential rule in a coup d'état in 1933.
References
- 'Claudio Williman' (in Spanish) es:Claudio Williman,
- 'José Claudio Williman' Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:José Claudio Williman
- Diego Aboal and Gabriel Oddone. "Reglas versus Discrecionalidad: La Política Monetaria en Uruguay entre 1920 y 2000" (PDF). Banco Central del Uruguay.
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| Preceded by José Batlle y Ordóñez |
President of Uruguay 1907–1911 |
Succeeded by José Batlle y Ordóñez |
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