Gabriel Terra [SEP] position held
Gabriel Terra
Dr. Gabriel Terra Leivas (August 1, 1873 – September 15, 1942) was the President of Uruguay from 1931 to 1938.
Background.
Born in Montevideo to a wealthy family, he graduated from the University of Uruguay in 1895, and subsequently joined the faculty.
He began his career as a member of the Colorado Party under his predecessor as president, José Batlle y Ordóñez in a number of government roles. He served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Uruguay from 1923 to
1934 Uruguayan constitutional referendum
A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 19 April 1934, alongside parliamentary elections. The new constitution was approved by 95.75% of voters.
Background.
A series of conflicts between the National Council of Administration and President Gabriel Terra led to Terra leading a presidential coup on 31 March 1933. Terra instituted a government that suspended the 1918 constitution, and elections were held for a Constitutional Assembly on 25 June. The various factions of the Colorado Party emerged as the largest group in the Assembly,