Alfredo Baldomir

Alfredo Baldomir Ferrari ( August 27, 1884 in Paysandú, † February 25, 1948 in Montevideo) was an Uruguayan soldier, architect and politician from the Partido Colorado. He was President of 19 June 1938 to 1 March 1943 and supported the Allies in World War II.

Baldomir joined the army in 1900 and later studied architecture and engineering. From 1931 to 1934 he worked as chief of police in Montevideo and from 1935 to 1938 he was Secretary of Defense. In 1938 he became president. In 1942, he broke off diplomatic relations with the Axis powers. In the same year he dissolved the parliament through a coup and extended his term for another year.