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Alejandro Zorrilla de San Martín Villegas (1909–1987) was a
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an political figure.


Background

He was a prominent member of the
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an
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(Blanco) Party. His grandfather was the poet and political figure
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.


Public offices

He was elected a Deputy in 1954 and served as President of the
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from March 1, 1960, to March 1, 1961. From 1963 to 1965 he was Foreign Affairs Minister of
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; thereafter he served as member of the
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. From 1966 to 1973 he served as a Senator.


Ambassador-designate and death

He died in 1987, shortly after being designated Ambassador to the Vatican, but before he was able to take up his post.


See also

*
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* List of political families#Uruguay


References

Presidents of the Chamber of Representatives of Uruguay Members of the Senate of Uruguay Ambassadors of Uruguay to the Holy See Ministers of foreign relations of Uruguay Presidents of the National Council of Government (Uruguay) 1909 births 1987 deaths National Party (Uruguay) politicians {{Uruguay-politician-stub