Scottish Uruguayan
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Scottish Uruguayans are Uruguayans of Scottish descent whose ancestors emigrated from Scotland.
Scottish Uruguayans in Politics
There have been several important Scottish Uruguayans involved in the politics of Uruguay.
Stewart Family
- Duncan Stewart (President of Uruguay, 1894)
- Matilde Pacheco Stewart de Batlle y Ordóñez (First Lady of Uruguay), 1899, 1903–1907, 1911–1915), niece of Duncan Stewart, wife of José Batlle y Ordóñez.
- César Batlle Pacheco (Deputy and Senator), son of José Batlle y Ordóñez.
- Lorenzo Batlle Pacheco (Deputy and Senator), son of José Batlle y Ordóñez.
- Rafael Batlle Pacheco, journalist, son of José Batlle y Ordóñez.
- Matilde Pacheco Stewart de Batlle y Ordóñez (First Lady of Uruguay), 1899, 1903–1907, 1911–1915), niece of Duncan Stewart, wife of José Batlle y Ordóñez.
Stirling Family
- Manuel Stirling (Deputy and Senator)
- Guillermo Stirling (Minister of the Interior), grandson of Manuel Stirling.
Other Scottish Uruguayans in Politics
- Carlos Frick Davie (Minister of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries) 1968-1969
- Homar Murdoch, military leader, politician, and diplomat.
Other Scottish Uruguayans
- Gordon Adams, president of the Uruguayan rugby union, 1963–71.[1]
- Sebastián Coates Nion, soccer player.
- John Harley, soccer player.
- Emil Montgomery, musician.
References
- ↑ "Unión de Rugby del Uruguay". 2011-07-19. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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