Washington Beltrán Barbat


Washington Beltrán Barbat was a Uruguayan political figure and journalist.

Background and career

Originally from Tacuarembó, Beltrán moved to Montevideo and became a lawyer and a prolific journalist and writer. He co-founded the El País newspaper in 1918.
His son, Washington Beltrán Mullin, was to serve as President of Uruguay.

Deputy

Beltrán was elected to serve as a deputy and became a prominent member of the National Party. He was noted for his effectiveness at giving political speeches.

Death

In 1920, Washington Beltrán Barbat was killed in a pistol duel with former President of Uruguay José Batlle y Ordóñez.