Carlos Végh Garzón

Carlos Vegh Garzón (Montevideo, 1902–1984) was a Uruguayan politician.

Background

He was a prominent member of the Uruguayan Colorado Party.

Public offices

He served as Minister of Economy and Finance in 1967, under President Oscar Gestido. A year later, he was President of the Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay.

Personal

Son of Alejandro Végh and Sofia Garzon. His grandfather Sándor Végh was a Hungarian military officer who migrated to Uruguay in the mid-19th century.

Married to Sofia Villegas Suárez (a great-granddaughter of President Joaquín Suárez). Had six children, including Alejandro Vegh Villegas, who was Minister of the Economy in 1974-1976 and again in 1982–1983. His grandson, Carlos A. Vegh, is an academic economist.

See also

• Politics of Uruguay
• List of political families § Uruguay

References

• es:Carlos Garzón