Mariano de Vedia y Mitre
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Mariano de Vedia y Mitre | |
|---|---|
 Vedia y Mitre in 1933 | |
| Mayor of Buenos Aires | |
| In office 19 September 1932 – 19 February 1938 | |
| President | Agustín P. Justo |
| Preceded by | Rómulo S. Naón |
| Succeeded by | Arturo Goyeneche |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 December 1880 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 19 February 1958 (aged 77) Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Party | National Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Helena Caronti[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires |
Mariano de Vedia y Mitre (29 December 1880 – 19 February 1958) was an Argentine lawyer, writer, historian, and politician who served as intendente (mayor) of the City of Buenos Aires from 1932 to 1938, appointed by President Agustín P. Justo. His tenure was marked by major public works but also marred by the CHADE Scandal, a corruption case involving fraudulent electricity concessions.
Born on 29 December 1880 into a prominent Buenos Aires family. His father, also named Mariano, was governor of Corrientes and served as a national deputy, while his maternal grandfather, Bartolomé Mitre, was one of the leading figures of Argentina's 19th century history and served as president from 1962 to 1968. On his paternal side he was a descendant of Juan Martín de Pueyrredón, an early leader of Independence-era Argentina.[2]
Vedia y Mitre earned his law degree from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), where he later taught Constitutional Law and Political Law. He also lectured at the Escuela Superior de Guerra and several secondary schools.
His judicial career included roles as a civil and criminal prosecutor in Buenos Aires, judge, and member of the Court of Appeals. He was affiliated with elite social clubs such as the Jockey Club,[3] Club del Progreso and Círculo de Armas.
