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Lorenzo Latorre | |
|---|---|
 Latorre, c. 1875 | |
| Provisional Governor of Uruguay | |
| In office 10 March 1876 – 14 February 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Varela |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Antonino Vidal |
| President of Uruguay | |
| In office 1 March 1879 – 15 March 1880 | |
| Preceded by | Francisco Antonino Vidal |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Antonino Vidal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lorenzo Antonio Inocencio Latorre Jampen 8 July 1844 Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Died | 18 January 1916 (aged 71) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Military, Politician |
Lorenzo Latorre, full name Lorenzo Antonio Inocencio Latorre Jampen, (8 July 1844 – 18 January 1916) was a Uruguayan officer and politician, who was a dictator and President of Uruguay from 10 March 1876 until 15 March 1880. During his rule political opponents were oppressed, but at the same time, his reforms greatly improved the economy and state institutions.