Francisco Antonino Vidal (1827–1889) was born in

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, though his birth has also been reported as in 1825, in

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. He was a senator and two-time president of

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Background and earlier political roles

He grew to become active in Uruguayan politics, serving as a member of the Colorado party. He was appointed interim minister of the government ''c.'' 1865, and later became a member of the

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. He served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay in 1870 and 1879.

Terms as President of Uruguay

He became President of Uruguay in 1880, but was forced to resign in 1882 by

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. He became president once more in 1886, but his term only lasted a few months until Santos took over once again.

Death

He died on February 7, 1889, in

References

Presidents of Uruguay Presidents of the Senate of Uruguay 1827 births 1889 deaths Uruguayan people of Catalan descent Colorado Party (Uruguay) politicians Defence ministers of Uruguay 19th-century Uruguayan people People from San Carlos, Uruguay {{Uruguay-politician-stub