Manuel Oribe
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Manuel Oribe (26 August 1792 - 12 November 1857) was a Uruguayan political figure. He served as President of Uruguay between 1835 and 1838. He was a big supporter of Juan Manuel de Rosas in Argentina, who in turn supported him. In 1838 he was forced to resign by Fructuoso Rivera but started a rebel army and began a long civil war which lasted until 1851. After a siege of the capital Montevideo which lasted for 8 years, Oribe was defeated in 1851 with help from Brazil and Argentine rebels who were gainst Rosas. Oribe’s supporters became known as the Nationals or Blancos, while his opponents became the Colorados. These are still the main political factions in Uruguay.
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| Preceded by Carlos Anaya |
President of Uruguay 1835–1838 |
Succeeded by Gabriel Antonio Pereira |
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