Uruguayans in Peru
Uruguayan Peruvians are people born in Uruguay who live in Peru, or Peruvian-born people of Uruguayan descent.
There are lots of Uruguayan-born persons living in Peru, for a number of reasons. Both countries share the Spanish language; the historical origins of both nations is common (part of the Spanish Empire until the early 19th century).[1]
Notable people
- Alberto Barton, microbiologist (son of a Uruguayan)
- Mario Benedetti, writer, was exiled in Peru
- Sergio Blanco, footballer
- Mauro Guevgeozián, footballer[2]
- Alejandro Hohberg, footballer
- Martín Icart, footballer
- Julián Legaspi, television and film actor
- Gustavo Roverano, footballer
- Guillermo Sanguinetti, football manager
- Miguel Ximénez, footballer
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