Alberto H̩ber Usher (May 1, 1918 РJanuary 19, 1981) was a
Uruguay
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an politician, who served as
President of the Uruguayan National Council of Government from March 1, 1966, to March 1, 1967.
Background
Héber was born in
Montevideo
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. His parents were Blanca Usher Conde and Alberto Héber Uriarte (grand-nephew of
Juan D. Jackson). He was a member of the
National Party, and was elected to the
Chamber of Deputies
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Description
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in 1958.
His brother,
Mario Héber (d.1980), was a prominent public representative and opposition leader during the civilian-military administration of 1973–1985. His nephew
Luis Alberto Héber has been a prominent
National Party Deputy and Senator.
President of the National Council of Government
In 1958 Héber was elected a member of the
National Council of Government, which he presided from 1966 to 1967. His period of office coincided with
constitutional changes which envisaged lengthening the President's term of office to 5 years.
['Alberto Héber Usher', Wikipedia (in Spanish), :es:Alberto Héber Usher] In the event, however, his successor
Óscar Diego Gestido served for only a few months.
Death
He died in Montevideo in 1981.
See also
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Politics of Uruguay
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References
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Presidents of the National Council of Government (Uruguay)
1918 births
1981 deaths
Politicians from Montevideo
Uruguayan people of German descent
Uruguayan people of British descent
National Party (Uruguay) politicians
Uruguayan vice-presidential candidates
Candidates for President of Uruguay
20th-century presidents of Uruguay
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