Juan Cuestas

About

Politician who was the President of Uruguay from 1897 to 1903. He was also notably Uruguay's first Ambassador to Mexico.

Before Fame

After college, he served as the Minister of Justice and Education prior to becoming President.

Trivia

It was rumored that his leaving office was the reason for the Battle of Masoller.

Family Life

He had one son, Juan Cuestas, who worked as a diplomat.

Associated With

He and Lyndon B. Johnson are both former Presidents of their respective countries.