José Pedro Varela
Uruguayan politician
Died when: 34 years 219 days (415 months)Star Sign: Pisces

José Pedro Varela Berro (19 March 1845 - 24 October 1879) was an Uruguayan sociologist, journalist, politician, and educator.He was born in Montevideo.Uruguay adopted free, compulsory, and secular education in 1876, thanks to his efforts.
It was because of Varela that Uruguay established the 1877 Law of Common Education, which continues to influence Uruguay.
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