ラプラタ沖海戦
In 1936 he was the Honorary President of Uruguayan Delegation to the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1939 he played a pivotal, behind-the scenes role in the Battle of the River Plate. (In the 1956 British war film "The Battle of the River Plate" he is played by the actor Anthony Bushell, and is portrayed as a well dressed and accomplished diplomat.)