Juan Manuel De Rosas was the dictator of Argentina from 1829 to 1852, excluding the years 1832 to 1835.
- Controversial legacy
- Federalistic party (provincial, traditional social structures) They supported regional governments and commerce taxes.
- Born March 30th 1793 in Buenos Aires - Died March 14th 1977
Questions.
- Where and when was he born, how did he grow up, what was his school? Buenos Aires on March 30th 1793. He was home schooled until the age of 8, then moved onto the best private school in Argentina (name not available).
2. What party did he represent, what values or morals did it want? He represented the Federalist party, which was founded in 1616.
3. When did he first start/study politics, is there a reason why he started in it? De Rosas originally was in the military since when he was 13 years old. As he gained influence via his meat salting business, there was battle tension between Unitarians and the Federalists. He joined the Federalists, perhaps to increase his influence.
4. How did he get to the highest rank he did? He joined the Federalist party in 1827. He was then promoted to General Commander of the ritual militia in the same year. In 1828, after the death of the governor of Buenos Aires, De Rosas stepped in immediately. The next year he was appointed Governor of the province. In 1835 he was re-elected Governor, this time with absolute power and was deemed the dictator of Argentina as his followers believed this would restore safety to the country.
5. What was his religion? De Rosas was a Catholic.
6. What wars did he fight during his time in power? In 1816, the war of Argentina had broken out, and De Rosas was part of the military during it. In April 1829 he defeated Unitarian leader at the Battle of Marquez Bridge.
7. Who were his enemies - countries or specific people? The Unitarians party was his most significant enemy.
8. When did he die? De Rosas died on March 14th, 1877, during his time as a farmer in Southampton, England. After tensions in Argentina had risen he fled the country to become a farmer there.
9. How did he die? He died of the lung infection pneumonia that inflames both air sacks resulting in them filling with liquid.
10. What is his legacy? Negative or positive? He has a monument and railway station named after him, but he was known as the most hated person in Argentina at the time of his death.
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