Domingo Bordaberry

Domingo Bordaberry Elizondo (1889–1952), sometimes credited as Domingo Borda Berry,[1] was a Uruguayan lawyer who served as a Senator in the country's legislature.[1][2] His son, Juan María Bordaberry became President of Uruguay in 1972[2] and his grandson Pedro was also a government minister.

Early life and education

Bordaberry was born in 1889. He was the son of Santiago Bordaberry Sr, a Frenchman from the Northern Basque Country.

Career

Bordaberry was a lawyer who later became a farm manager and large landowner.

He was also the President of the Asociación Rural del Uruguay.[3] In 1925, he gave an address in front of the country's president and the visiting Prince of Wales.[3]

Bordaberry served as a Senator[1][2] for the Colorado Party. He was regarded as one of its more conservative members. Bordaberry was considered to be an expert on livestock matters[4] and also acted somewhat as a bridge to the National Party, strongly identifying with the party's policies, a leading party member Benito Nardone, and the defence of rural interests. He was particularly linked with the 'riverista' current of opinion within the Colorado Party (Uruguay), although his record for political cooperation reached much beyond that party. With Nardone, he was also heavily involved in the development of radio broadcasting for rural Uruguay, as co-owner of CX 4 Radio Rural.

Personal life and death

Bordaberry's son Juan María Bordaberry served with him in a prominent ruralist organization and later became President of Uruguay in 1972.[2] His grandson, Pedro Bordaberry was a minister in the government of Jorge Batlle. Another grandson, Santiago Bordaberry, was also a prominent rural leader.

Bordaberry died in 1952.

Political legacy

In contrast to much Montevideo-based political life, Bordaberry succeeded by bridging the gap between the opposing National (Blanco) and Colorado parties. His son Juan María Bordaberry and his grandson Pedro Bordaberry displayed similar penchants for drawing support from diverse parts of the Uruguayan political spectrum. This helped bolster the reach of Colorado Party. It was particularly relevant in the second round of recent Presidential elections, between the National and Colorado Parties, which was made more acute by the increased electoral support for the Frente Amplio party.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Evolução da industria do gado no Rio Grande do Sul". Jornal do Brasil. 2 April 1940. [Senator Domingo Borda Berry, in a speech delivered at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine... alluded to the progress of the cattle industry in Rio Grande do Sul]
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Obituaries: Juan Maria Bordaberry". Jul 18, 2011. Archived from the original on Jul 18, 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2026. Juan María Bordaberry Arocena was born in Montevideo on June 17 1928 into a cattle and sheep ranching family of French-Basque descent. Landowners formed an unofficial aristocracy in Uruguay and Juan Maria's father Domingo Bordaberry, was a member of the country's Senate.
  3. 1 2 Bulletin of the Pan American Union. Pan American Union. 1925. pp. 1266–1267. On August 14, 1925, the Twentieth Exposition of Livestock Champions was opened near Montevideo under the auspices of the Asociación Rural del Uruguay with the President of the Republic, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Minister of Industry, and many other officials and distinguished persons as guests. Dr. Domingo Bordaberry, president of the Asociación Rural, in making his opening address referred to the influence of England on the livestock industry of Uruguay.
  4. ↑ Galván, Javier A. (2013-01-04). Latin American Dictators of the 20th Century: The Lives and Regimes of 15 Rulers. McFarland. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-7864-6691-7. His [Juan's] father, Domingo Bordaberry, was an influential federal senator who advocated for rural and ranching interests.


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