| His Excellency Excelentísimo Señor Fructuoso Rivera | |
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| 1st President of Uruguay | |
In office November 6, 1830 – October 24, 1834 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Eduardo Pérez |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Anaya |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1784 Durazno, Uruguay |
| Died | January 13, 1854 (aged 69) Melo, Uruguay |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Political party | Colorado Party |
| Profession | Military |
José Fructuoso Rivera y Toscana (October 17, 1784 – January 13, 1854) was an Uruguayan general and patriot who assisted in the efforts to force Brazilians out of the Banda Oriental.
Founder of Colorado Party and President of Uruguay[]
He founded the Colorado political tradition. He served as the first President of Uruguay from 6 November 1830 to 24 October 1834.
Varied reputation[]
Rivera's brilliance as a military figure is widely recognized, though his two presidencies (1830-1834 and 1839–1843) were characterized by ineptness and neglect. He was responsible for the Salsipuedes Genocide in 1831.
Later legacy[]
His later legacy in Uruguayan political history, and more particularly among members of the Colorado Party, lies somewhat in symbolizing strong personal leadership. A 'Riverista' tendency (among others, represented by Jorge Pacheco Areco and the Bordaberry family) in the Colorado Party has long existed as a counterpoint to the 'Batllista' and other sectors.
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