When was Gabriel Terra born?

Gabriel Terra was born on 1 August 1873 in Montevideo.

What positions has Gabriel Terra held?

Positions held by Gabriel Terra include: President of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay (1923–1924); President of Uruguay.

Where did Gabriel Terra study?

Gabriel Terra was educated at University of the Republic.

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Gabriel Terra

President of Uruguay (1873-1942)

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José Luis Gabriel Terra Leivas (1 August 1873 – 11 September 1942) was a Uruguayan lawyer and statesman who served as the 26th constitutional president of Uruguay from 1931 to 1933 and as dictator until 1938. He led a traditionalist and corporatist regime known as the March dictatorship, because the self-coup that he led took place on 31 March 1933.

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Born: 1 August 1873 wd
Place of birth: Montevideo wd
Died: 15 September 1942 wd
Place of death: Montevideo wd
Citizenship: Uruguay wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Colorado Party wd
Education: University of the Republic wd

Positions held wd

President of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay (1923–1924)
President of Uruguay

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While in power, Terra promoted the 1934 Constitution, which after being approved by the citizens through a nationwide referendum, officially abolished the collegiate executive established in 1917 and guaranteed rights such as gender equality and women's suffrage, as well as the legalization of homosexuality.

In 1938, he became president of the state-owned Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay. That same year, he left the position due to a stroke, remaining paralyzed for four years until his death in near-extreme poverty on 15 September 1942.

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When was Gabriel Terra born?: Gabriel Terra was born on 1 August 1873 in Montevideo.
What positions has Gabriel Terra held?: Positions held by Gabriel Terra include: President of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay (1923–1924); President of Uruguay.
Where did Gabriel Terra study?: Gabriel Terra was educated at University of the Republic.

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