Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga

1771–1848 (age 77)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Dámaso Antonio Larrañaga devoted his life to studying Uruguay's flora and nurturing early scientific institutions.

Fructuoso Rivera

1784–1854 (age 70)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Fructuoso Rivera was a prominent Uruguayan politician and military leader of the nineteenth century.

Juan Antonio Lavalleja

1784–1853 (age 69)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Juan Antonio Lavalleja's leadership of the Thirty-Three Orientals cemented Uruguay's path to freedom.

Joaquín Suárez

1781–1868 (age 87)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Joaquín Suárez guided Uruguay through early turmoil as a dedicated statesman.

Venancio Flores

1808–1868 (age 60)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Venancio Flores was a military officer who served in nineteenth-century Uruguay.

Jacinto Vera

1813–1881 (age 68)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Jacinto Vera was a distinguished Catholic priest who served at Montevideo's Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral throughout t...

Mariano Soler

1846–1908 (age 62)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Mariano Soler was a dedicated Catholic priest who served prominently at Montevideo's Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral dur...

Antonio María Barbieri

1892–1979 (age 87)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Antonio María Barbieri served as a wise and dedicated Catholic shepherd in Uruguay, nurturing faith and social outreach...