José Benito Silverio Monterroso Bermúdez (1788, in Montevideo – 1838) was a Roman Catholic priest from the Banda Oriental, the pre-independence name of Uruguay.[1]
He was ordained in the Franciscan Order and later became lecturer in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Córdoba.
Uruguayan independence-era patriot
He was a notable patriot during the fight for freedom in colonial times. He was decisive in the development of Artiguism, the thought of José Gervasio Artigas.[1]
Family background
Monterroso was the eldest of six. His sister Ana[1] married Juan Antonio Lavalleja, leader of the Thirty-Three Orientals.
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]José Benito Monterroso in post stamps (in Spanish)