Gabriel Antonio José Pereira Villagrán (Montevideo, March 17, 1794 – April 14, 1861) was a Uruguayan politician, son of Antonio Pereira, of Portuguese ancestry, and wife María de la Asunción Villagrán y Artigas. He was president in 1838 and between March 1, 1856 and March 1, 1860.
| Preceded by Manuel Oribe |
President of Uruguay 1838–1838 |
Succeeded by Fructuoso Rivera |
| Preceded by Fructuoso Rivera |
President of Uruguay 1839–1839 |
Succeeded by Fructuoso Rivera |
| Preceded by José María Plá |
President of Uruguay 1856–1860 |
Succeeded by Bernardo Berro |
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| Name | Pereira, Gabriel Antonio |
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| Date of birth | March 17, 1794 |
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| Date of death | April 14, 1861 |
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