Carlos Végh Garzón
Carlos Vegh Garzón (Montevideo, 1902–1984) was a Uruguayan political figure.
Background[]
He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party.
Public offices[]
He served as Minister of Economy and Finance in 1967,[1] under President Oscar Gestido. A year later, he was President of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay.
Personal[]
Son of Alejandro Végh and Sofia Garzon. His grandfather Sándor Végh was a Hungarian military officer who migrated to Uruguay in the mid-19th century.[2]
Married to Sofia Villegas Suárez (a great-granddaughter of President Joaquín Suárez). Had six children, including Alejandro Vegh Villegas, who was Minister of the Economy in 1974-1976 and again in 1982–1983. His grandson, Carlos A. Vegh, is an academic economist.
See also[]
- Politics of Uruguay
- List of political families#Uruguay
References[]
References[]
- ^ 'Carlos Garzón', Wikipedia (in Spanish)
- ^ "Relations between Uruguay and Hungary" (in Hungarian). Kitekintő.hu. 29 November 2013.
Categories:
- 1902 births
- 1984 deaths
- People from Montevideo
- Uruguayan people of Hungarian descent
- Uruguayan people of Spanish descent
- Colorado Party (Uruguay) politicians
- Ministers of Economics and Finance of Uruguay
- Uruguayan politician stubs