José Pedro Varela Berro 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 19, 1845, Montevideo, Uruguay
Died: October 24, 1879 (age 34 years), Montevideo, Uruguay
Parents: Benita Gumersinda Berro and Jacobo Dionisio Varela
Children: pablo Pepe mancela
Nationality: Uruguayan
Party: Colorado Party