José Pedro Varela
Uruguayan sociologist, journalist and politician (1845–1879)
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Key Takeaways
- José Pedro Varela Berro (19 March 1845 - 24 October 1879) was an Uruguayan sociologist, journalist, politician, and educator.
- Uruguay adopted free, compulsory, and secular education in 1876, thanks to his efforts.
- The José Pedro Varela National School is named after him.
- He was the son of Benita Gumersinda Berro Larrañaga and Jacobo Dionisio Varela Sanxines.
José Pedro Varela Berro (19 March 1845 - 24 October 1879) was an Uruguayan sociologist, journalist, politician, and educator. He was born in Montevideo. Uruguay adopted free, compulsory, and secular education in 1876, thanks to his efforts. It was because of Varela that Uruguay established the 1877 Law of Common Education, which continues to influence Uruguay. The José Pedro Varela National School is named after him.
Early life
José Pedro Varela was born on 19 March 1845 in Montevideo. He was the son of Benita Gumersinda Berro Larrañaga and Jacobo Dionisio Varela Sanxines.
See also
- Lorenzo Latorre
References
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