Carlos Vegh Garzón (
Montevideo
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, 1902–1984) was a
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an politician.
Background
He was a prominent member of the
Uruguay
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an
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Party.
Public offices
He served as
Minister of Economy and Finance in 1967, under President
Oscar Gestido
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. A year later, he was President of the
Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay
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.
Personal
Son of Alejandro Végh and Sofia Garzon. His grandfather Sándor Végh was a Hungarian military officer who migrated to Uruguay in the mid-19th century.
Married to Sofia Villegas Suárez (a great-granddaughter of President
Joaquín Suárez
Joaquín Luis Miguel Suárez de Rondelo (August 18, 1781 in Canelones – December 26, 1868 in Montevideo) was a Uruguayan politician.
Head of State of Uruguay
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). Had six children, including
Alejandro Vegh Villegas, who was Minister of the Economy in 1974-1976 and again in 1982–1983. His grandson,
Carlos A. Vegh, is an academic economist.
See also
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Politics of Uruguay
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References
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References
1902 births
1984 deaths
Politicians from Montevideo
Uruguayan people of Hungarian descent
Uruguayan people of Spanish descent
Colorado Party (Uruguay) politicians
Ministers of economy and finance of Uruguay
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