He was the son of a wealthy merchant loyal to the Spanish crown.

Lorenzo Batlle was a military officer and one of the distinguished members of the Colorado Party.

His attempts to control the country failed and, as a result, a civil war and military uprising erupted, culminating in his presidency and ushering in an era of dictatorship.

He died as a poor man in 1887 but was respected as a historical figure for his attempts to help the country.

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