Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro
| Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Defence of Uruguay | |
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In office July 18, 2011 – August 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Rosadilla |
| Succeeded by | vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 14, 1942 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died |
August 5, 2016 (aged 74) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Political party | Broad Front |
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Fernández and the second or maternal family name is Huidobro.
Eleuterio Fernández Huidobro (March 14, 1942 – August 5, 2016) was an Uruguayan politician, journalist, and writer. He was popularly known as "El Ñato". A former member of the MLN-T (Tupamaros), he was in prison during the military dictatorship (1973-1985).
He was the Minister of Defense from 2011 until his death.[1][2] On August 5, 2016, he died in office at the age of 74.[3]
References
- ↑ "Uruguayan Cabinet". Presidencia de la República. Retrieved 29 July 2013. (Spanish)
- ↑ "Government Ministers of Uruguay". rulers.org. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ "Founder of Tupamaro rebels, defense minister dies in Uruguay". Daily Mail. August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
External links
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