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1897 in Uruguay

Explore 1 historical events and records for Uruguay in 1897.

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Historical records for Uruguay in 1897

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25 August 1897

Assassination of Juan Idiarte Borda

Borda, Juan Idiarte · Montevideo · President of Uruguay · Government / Government of Uruguay

Assassinated in Montevideo, the only Uruguayan president killed while in office

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