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Manuel Oribe

1792–1857 (age 65)

Montevideo

Manuel Oribe was a military leader who played a significant role in nineteenth-century Uruguay.

José Gervasio Artigas

1764–1850 (age 86)

Artigas Mausoleum

José Gervasio Artigas championed federalism, civic rights, and the independence of Uruguay's people.

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.

Esteban Echeverría Mamani

1805–1851 (age 46)

cementerio de la verga

Esteban Echeverría Mamani was a nineteenth-century writer and intellectual from South America.

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.

Francisco Acuña de Figueroa

1791–1862 (age 71)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Francisco Acuña de Figueroa gave Uruguay a lyrical voice that endures in its national anthem.

Ignacio Oribe

1795–1866 (age 71)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Ignacio Oribe was a nineteenth-century military officer in Uruguay.

Eduardo Acevedo Maturana

1815–1863 (age 48)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Eduardo Acevedo Maturana dedicated his life to building Uruguay's legal foundations.

Juan Spikerman

1806–1863 (age 57)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Juan Spikerman was a nineteenth-century Uruguayan politician.

William Craven, 2nd Earl of Craven

1809–1866 (age 57)

British Cemetery Montevideo

William Craven, 2nd Earl of Craven represented British public life with an eye toward the wider world.

José Pedro Varela

1845–1879 (age 34)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

José Pedro Varela was a nineteenth-century Uruguayan writer and educational reformer.

Samuel Fisher Lafone

1805–1871 (age 66)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Samuel Fisher Lafone bridged commerce and community to support Uruguay's growth.

Thomas Tomkinson

1804–1879 (age 75)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Thomas Tomkinson was a British businessman who contributed to nineteenth-century Montevideo's commercial development.

Alejandro Chucarro

1790–1884 (age 94)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Alejandro Chucarro helped guide Uruguay's institutions through their formative years.

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...

George M. Totten

1847–1888 (age 41)

British Cemetery Montevideo

George M. Totten upheld naval excellence during a period of maritime transformation.

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...

Juan Manuel Blanes

1830–1901 (age 71)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Juan Manuel Blanes (June 8, 1830 – April 15, 1901) was a Uruguayan painter of the Realist school.

Delmira Agustini

1886–1914 (age 28)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Delmira Agustini was a pioneering Uruguayan writer and poet whose innovative modernist works profoundly influenced Latin...

José Enrique Rodó

1871–1917 (age 46)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

José Enrique Rodó urged Latin American youth toward ideals of moral and intellectual refinement.

Lorenzo Latorre

1844–1916 (age 72)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Lorenzo Latorre was a military officer who served Uruguay during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Florencio Sánchez

1875–1910 (age 35)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Florencio Sánchez brought the struggles of everyday people vividly to the Uruguayan stage.

Julio Herrera y Reissig

1875–1910 (age 35)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Julio Herrera y Reissig was an innovative modernist writer whose experimental poetry profoundly influenced Latin America...

Alejo Rossell Rius

1848–1919 (age 71)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Alejo Rossell Rius was a pioneering Uruguayan businessman whose leadership strengthened commerce in his era.

Dolores Pereira

1852–1915 (age 63)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Dolores Pereira was a dedicated philanthropist whose charitable work significantly benefited Uruguayan communities.

Irma Avegno

1881–1913 (age 32)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Irma Avegno was an enterprising businessperson who helped expand women’s presence in Montevideo’s commercial life.

Leoncio Lasso de la Vega

1862–1915 (age 53)

cementerio de la verga

Leoncio Lasso de la Vega was a Uruguayan writer who contributed to his nation's literary and cultural heritage.

Frederick Crocker

1821–1911 (age 90)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Frederick Crocker was a distinguished military officer whose steady leadership left a lasting impression on his peers.

Fortunato Anzoátegui

1876–1924 (age 48)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Fortunato Anzoátegui was a Uruguayan businessperson whose commercial ventures contributed to national economic developm...

Francisco Soca

1856–1922 (age 66)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Francisco Soca was a physician whose thoughtful practice and mentorship improved health care in Uruguay.

Juan Carlos Figari

1893–1927 (age 34)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Juan Carlos Figari was a talented Uruguayan architect whose innovative designs contributed to the nation's architectural...

John Fitz-Patrick

1847–1928 (age 81)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

John Fitz-Patrick was a photographer whose work preserved important moments in Uruguay’s history.

José Verocay

1876–1927 (age 51)

cementerio de la verga

José Verocay was a respected Uruguayan physician whose medical practice served his community with dedication and skill.

Rafael Barradas

1890–1929 (age 39)

cementerio de la verga

Rafael Barradas was a pioneering painter whose vibrant modernism shaped Latin American art.

José Joaquín Arrospide

1862–1928 (age 66)

Iglesia de San Pedro de Durazno

José Joaquín Arrospide was a Catholic priest who served in Uruguay from 1862 to 1928.

William Huskinson Denstone

1867–1925 (age 58)

British Cemetery Montevideo

William Huskinson Denstone was a journalist renowned for his clear-eyed reporting and steadfast integrity.

Baltasar Brum

1883–1933 (age 50)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Baltasar Brum was a lawyer who served Uruguay with distinction from 1883 to 1933.

Juan Zorrilla de San Martín

1855–1931 (age 76)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Juan Zorrilla de San Martín was a judge whose reasoned leadership helped shape Uruguay’s legal tradition.

Marcos Pelao

1859–1935 (age 76)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Marcos Pelao was a landscape architect whose work beautified Uruguay from 1859 to 1935.

Julio María Sosa

1879–1931 (age 52)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Julio María Sosa was a lawyer noted for his steady advocacy and respect for the law.

Francisco Piria

1847–1933 (age 86)

cementerio de la verga

Francisco Piria was a writer whose literary contributions enriched Uruguayan culture from 1847 to 1933.

Ramón V. Benzano

1847–1932 (age 85)

cementerio de la verga

Ramón V. Benzano was a politician committed to public service and thoughtful leadership.

Gerardo Matos Rodríguez

1897–1948 (age 51)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Gerardo Matos Rodríguez was a composer whose music became iconic in Uruguayan culture from 1897 to 1948.

Carla Witte

1889–1943 (age 54)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Dedicated teacher whose guidance shaped many futures.

Manuel Barthold

1874–1947 (age 73)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Manuel Barthold was a painter whose artistic contributions enriched Uruguay from 1874 to 1947.

Raúl Montero Bustamante

1881–1958 (age 77)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Eloquent writer who probed the heart of Uruguayan life.

Luis Alberto de Herrera

1873–1959 (age 86)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Luis Alberto de Herrera was a writer whose intellectual contributions shaped Uruguayan culture from 1873 to 1959.

Eduardo Juan Couture

1904–1956 (age 52)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Respected jurist who shaped legal minds with integrity.