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Tomás Frías

President of Bolivia (1804-1884)

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Tomás Frías Ametller was a Bolivian lawyer and politician who served as the 17th President of Bolivia twice nonconsecutively from 1872 to 1873 and from 1874 to 1876. Having graduated as a lawyer and worked as a merchant, he soon decided to enter the world of politics. His long political career began in 1831, when he was elected to represent Potosí in the Chamber of Deputies. This was followed by his first diplomatic posting when he was sent to France in Bolivia's first ever foreign delegation.

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Born
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Place of birth
Potosí wd
Died
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Place of death
Florence wd
Citizenship
Bolivia wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician wd
Political party
Liberal Party wd
Education
Royal and Pontifical Higher University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Bolivia (31 January 1874 – 4 May 1876)
  • president of Bolivia (28 November 1872 – 9 May 1873)

Questions

When was Tomás Frías born?
Tomás Frías was born on 21 December 1804 in Potosí.
What positions has Tomás Frías held?
Positions held by Tomás Frías include: president of Bolivia (1874–1876); president of Bolivia (1872–1873).
Where did Tomás Frías study?
Tomás Frías was educated at Royal and Pontifical Higher University of San Francisco Xavier of Chuquisaca.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Tomás Frías · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q886958 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Tomás Frías.jpg by Juan811 (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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