Torcuato de Alvear y Saenz de la Quintanilla (12 April 1822 – 8 December 1890) was an

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conservative politician. He was the son of soldier and statesman

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and father of

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from 1922 to 1928. He was also a Freemason. Plaza de Mayo 1904

In 1880

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was declared the capital city of

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, and Torcuato de Alvear served as the first mayor of the city until 1887. During this period he improved the road and street networks, the water and electricity supply, public transport and street lighting and other public services.

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1822 births 1890 deaths Politicians from Montevideo National Autonomist Party politicians Mayors of Buenos Aires Argentine Freemasons Burials at La Recoleta Cemetery {{Argentina-mayor-stub