Post-Independence Career
After Uruguay's independence in 1827, Lavalleja sought the presidency as a rival to Fructuoso Rivera, who won. In protest to his loss, Lavalleja staged revolts. He was part of a triumvirate chosen in 1852 to govern Uruguay, but died shortly after his accession to power.
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