Tomás José Gomensoro Albín (27 January 1810 – 12 April 1900) was a

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an political figure.

Background

Born in

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, Soriano, Uruguay, he was a member of the

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. He served as President of the Senate of Uruguay from 1871 to 1872. In March 1872, President of Uruguay

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stepped down from office.

President of Uruguay (interim)

From 1872 to 1873 Gomensoro served as President of Uruguay (interim). While his term office was intended to be temporary in nature, it actually lasted almost one year. In February 1873 he was succeeded as President by José Eugenio Ellauri.

Death and commemoration

He served second time as President of the Senate of Uruguay from 1892 to 1893. Gomensoro died in 1900, having attained the age of 90.

Town in Artigas Department named after Gomensoro

The town of Tomás Gomensoro in the

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of northern

is named after him.

References

* :es:Tomás Gomensoro (político)

Background

President of Uruguay (interim)

Death and commemoration

Town in Artigas Department named after Gomensoro

References

See also