Manuel Basilio Bustamante Piris (20 June 1785 – 11 November 1863) was an Uruguayan politician who served as President of Uruguay from 10 September 1855 to 15 February 1856.
Life Manuel Basilio Bustamante was born in San Carlos, a city in southern Uruguay. Between 1830 and 1834, he served as the representative for the Colonia Department.Tablas Cronológicas 1830-1971, page 9 He later also served as the representative for the Soriano Department and the Maldonado Department.Tablas Cronológicas 1830-1971, page 11 He became president after Venancio Flores resigned on 10 September 1855. His term lasted for five months, before he was replaced by José María Plá on 15 February 1856.Cronología Histórica del Prof. Walter Rela
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External links Uruguay: Heads of State: 1830-1919 sur archontology.org