title: Francisco Antonino Vidal
text: # Francisco Antonino Vidal
  
  Francisco Antonino Vidal (1827–1889) was born in Montevideo, though his birth has also been reported as in 1825, in San Carlos, Uruguay. He was a senator and two-time president of Uruguay.
  
  ## Background and earlier political roles
  
  He grew to become active in Uruguayan politics, serving as a member of the Colorado party. He was appointed interim minister of the government c. 1865, and later became a member of the Senate of Uruguay. He served as the President of the Senate of Uruguay in 1870 and 1879.
  
  ## Terms as President of Uruguay
  
  He became President of Uruguay in 1880, but was forced to resign in 1882 by Máximo Santos. He became president once more in 1886, but his term only lasted a few months until Santos took over once again.
  
  ## Death
  
  He died on February 7, 1889, in Montevideo.
  
  