in the diplomatic battle that arose with the German battleship Graf Spee. The German battleship sought refuge at the shores of Uruguay in what came to be known as the Battle of the River Plate on Dec 13, 1939. In the November 1942 elections, Guani was selected as the running-mate of Juan José de Amézaga when they won the primary of the Colorado Party. Duly elected, he was Uruguay's Vice President from 1943 to 1947, succeeding Alfredo Navarro in that office. He was himself succeeded in 1947 by Luis Batlle Berres in the office of Vice President of Uruguay. Guani was the author of several texts among them; The Italian Homeland and The Budget of the Republic and several important Conferences and Courses. Death and legacy Alberto Guani died in Montevideo on November 26, 1956. Guani was the third person to hold the office of Vice President of Uruguay. The office dates from 1934. Among the various holders of the historically intermittent office of Vice President of Uruguay, Guani arguably stands apart from most other holders in that he is chiefly remembered for his achievements (in his case, distinguished diplomacy) prior to taking the office. Unlike some other prominent office-holders, he has also relatively escaped criticism for having served the Administration of Gabriel Terra, who ruled by decree. References External links Biography of Dr. Alberto Guani See also Politics of Uruguay Colorado Party (Uruguay) Vice President of Uruguay 1877 births 1956 deaths People from Montevideo Foreign ministers of Uruguay Vice presidents of Uruguay Presidents of the Senate of Uruguay Uruguayan vice-presidential candidates Colorado Party (Uruguay) politicians Ambassadors of Uruguay to Austria-Hungary Ambassadors of Uruguay to Switzerland Ambassadors of Uruguay to Belgium Ambassadors of Uruguay to the Netherlands Ambassadors of Uruguay to France Ambassadors of Uruguay to the United Kingdom Uruguay in World War II Politicians from Montevideo University of Montevideo faculty