Domingo Bordaberry
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Domingo Bordaberry Elizondo (1889–1952), sometimes credited as Domingo Borda Berry,[1] was a Uruguayan lawyer[citation needed] who served as a Senator in the country's legislature.[1][2] His son, Juan María Bordaberry became President of Uruguay in 1972[2] and his grandson Pedro was also a government minister.
Bordaberry was born in 1889. He was the son of Santiago Bordaberry Sr, a Frenchman from the Northern Basque Country.
Career
Bordaberry was a lawyer who later became a farm manager and large landowner.
He was also the President of the Asociación Rural del Uruguay.[3] In 1925, he gave an address in front of the country's president and the visiting Prince of Wales.[3]
Bordaberry served as a Senator[1][2] for the Colorado Party. He was regarded as one of its more conservative members. Bordaberry was considered to be an expert on livestock matters[4] and also acted somewhat as a bridge to the National Party, strongly identifying with the party's policies, a leading party member Benito Nardone, and the defence of rural interests. He was particularly linked with the 'riverista' current of opinion within the Colorado Party (Uruguay), although his record for political cooperation reached much beyond that party. With Nardone, he was also heavily involved in the development of radio broadcasting for rural Uruguay, as co-owner of CX 4 Radio Rural.
Personal life and death
Bordaberry's son Juan María Bordaberry served with him in a prominent ruralist organization[citation needed] and later became President of Uruguay in 1972.[2] His grandson, Pedro Bordaberry was a minister in the government of Jorge Batlle. Another grandson, Santiago Bordaberry, was also a prominent rural leader.
Bordaberry died in 1952.
