Alvarez, Gregorio Conrado

1926 - Alvarez was born in Montevideo on the 26th of November.

1940 - He entered the Uruguayan military academy.

1962 - He became chief of the mouted police in Montevideo.

1971 - He was promoted to general and named chief of Esmaco.

1973 - He became permanent secretary of the new Consejo de Seguridad Nacional.

1978 - He became a commander in chief of the army in February.

1980 - He forced the Consejo de Seguridad Nacional to name him president.

1981 - He served as the president of Uruguay for four year term.

1984 - He agreed to holding of legislative and presidential elections in November.

1985 - He resigned his position.

2006 - His residence in Montevideo became the focal point for demonstrators protesting the disappearance of opponents of the civilian-military administration.