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Carlos Végh Garzón

Carlos Végh Garzón

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Carlos Vegh Garzón (Montevideo, 1902–1984) was a Uruguayan politician.

Background

He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party.

Public offices

He served as Minister of Economy and Finance in 1967,[1] under President Oscar Gestido. A year later, he was President of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay.

Personal

Son of Alejandro Végh and Sofia Garzon. His grandfather Sándor Végh was a Hungarian military officer who migrated to Uruguay in the mid-19th century.[2]

Married to Sofia Villegas Suárez (a great-granddaughter of President Joaquín Suárez). Had six children, including Alejandro Vegh Villegas, who was Minister of the Economy in 1974-1976 and again in 1982–1983. His grandson, Carlos A. Vegh, is an academic economist.

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References

  1. [1]
    'Carlos Garzón', Wikipedia (in Spanish)
  2. [2]
    "Relations between Uruguay and Hungary" (in Hungarian). Kitekintő.hu. 29 November 2013.


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