Arturo Lezama

Arturo Lezama Bagez (1899–1964) was a Uruguayan political figure.

Background

Lezama was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party which ruled the country for lengthy periods, and was President of the Chamber of Deputies in 1951 and 1953.^[1] In 1957 his fellow-Colorado colleague President Alberto Fermín Zubiría stepped down from office.

President of the National Council of Government

In 1955 Lezama was elected a member of the National Council of Government, which he presided 1957–1958. That year started the exploration in search for petroleum on Uruguayan territory.

He was succeeded by Carlos Fischer, a Colorado Party colleague.

Death

Lezama died in 1964.

See also

• Politics of Uruguay
• Colorado Party (Uruguay)

References

1. PRESIDENCIA DE LA ASAMBLEA GENERAL Y DEL SENADO PRESIDENCIA DE LA CAMARA DE REPRESENTANTES (October 29, 2013). "Parlamentarios Uruguayos 1830-2005" (PDF). www.parlamento.gub.uy. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 29, 2013.

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Political offices
Preceded by Alberto Fermín Zubiría	President of the Uruguayan National Council of Government 1957–1958	Succeeded by Carlos Fischer