Pedro Varela
Pedro Varela | |
|---|---|
| 10th President of Uruguay | |
| In office 22 January 1875 – 10 March 1876 | |
| Preceded by | José Eugenio Ellauri |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo Latorre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 February 1837 |
| Died | 1906 (aged 68–69) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Party | Colorado Party |
Pedro José Varela Olivera (22 February 1837 – 1906) was a politician and member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party. He served as the President of Uruguay from January 1875 to March 1876, when he resigned under pressure from his minister of war. He was replaced by defense minister Lorenzo Latorre.
He served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay in 1868 and 1873.