Arturo Lezama

Arturo Lezama Bagez (1899–1964) was a Uruguayan political figure.

Background

Lezama was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party which ruled the country for lengthy periods. In 1957 his fellow-Colorado colleague President Alberto Fermín Zubiría stepped down from office.

President of Uruguay

In 1957 Lezama was elected President of Uruguay, serving until 1958^[1]. He was succeeded by Carlos Fischer, a Colorado Party colleague.

Death

Lezama died in 1964.

See also

• Politics of Uruguay

• Colorado Party (Uruguay)

References

• es:Arturo Lezama

References

1. ^ 'Arturo Lezama', Wikipedia (in Spanish), es:Arturo Lezama,

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Name	Lezama, Arturo
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Date of birth	1899
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Date of death	1964
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