Feliciano Viera

Feliciano Viera was a notable Uruguayan politician who served as the President of Uruguay from 1915 to 1919. He is recognized for his role in the secularization of the Uruguayan state and the establishment of national holidays that reflected a more modern, non-religious identity for the country. Under his government, the law was enacted to commemorate July 14 as 'Día de la Humanidad,' celebrating the values of the French Revolution. His administration was marked by the promotion of reforms that aimed to reshape the cultural landscape of Uruguay in alignment with progressive ideals.