José Eugenio Ellauri
| Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes | |
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| 9th President of Uruguay | |
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In office March 1, 1873 – January 22, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Tomás Gomensoro |
| Succeeded by | Pedro Varela Olivera |
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| Born | 1834 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | 1894 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Jose Eugenio Ellauri y Obes (1834 – 1894) was a Uruguayan political figure.
He was a lawyer by profession, and a prominent member of the Colorado Party (Uruguay).
His father was Foreign Minister, Deputy and President of the Constituent Assembly, José Longinos Ellauri.
He served as Foreign Minister under Lorenzo Batlle y Grau from 1868 to 1872.
He served as President of Uruguay from 1873 to 1875.
While President, Ellauri founded by decree the town of Villa del Carmen, in Durazno Department in 1873.
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