Ruperto Long

Ruperto Long (born 23 December 1952 in Rosario, Uruguay), Uruguayan engineer, politician and writer.

Ruperto Long
Ruperto Long in 2008.
Born	Ruperto Enzo Long Garat (1952-12-23) 23 December 1952 (age 72) Rosario, Uruguay
Nationality	Uruguay
Alma mater	Universidad de la República
Occupation(s)	engineer, politician, writer
Political party	National Party
Spouse	Susana Galli Herrero
Children	Rodolfo, Magdalena
Awards	Premio Libro de Oro Premio Legión del Libro Premio Morosoli Premio Jerusalén
Website	http://www.rupertolong.com.uy/

Biography

Long got his engineering degree from the Universidad de la República; later he studied technology management at Harvard Business School.

He worked in several Uruguayan public bodies, including UTE, and LATU, which he presided (1990–2003).

He served as Senator, representing the National Party (2005–2010).

He is also a writer. His main publications are:^[1]

• 2002, Che Bandoneón.
• 2009, Hablando claro.
• 2012, No dejaré memorias. El enigma del Conde de Lautréamont.