Age | 63 (age at death) |
Birthday | 20 July, 1868 |
Birthplace | Salta |
Died | 29 April, 1932 |
Place of Death | Paris, France |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Argentinean |
Occupation | Politician |
Lieutenant General José Félix Benito Uriburu y Uriburu (20 July 1868 – 29 April 1932) was the first de facto (not de jure) president of Argentina, ousting president Hipólito Yrigoyen by means of a military coup and declaring himself president. From 6 September 1930 to 20 February 1932, he controlled both the Executive and Legislative branches of government. Under the title of "President of the Provisional Government," he acted as the de facto Head of state of Argentina. His was the first of a series of successful coups d'état and unconstitutional governments that came to power in 1943, 1955, 1962, 1966, and 1976.