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
References
- ^ 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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