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Encyclopedia > Antonio González de Balcarce
Antonio González Balcarce

Antonio González de Balcarce (June 24, 1774 - August 15, 1819) was an Argentine military commander in the early 19th century. From [1]. PD by age. ... From [1]. PD by age. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... 1774 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...


He was born in Buenos Aires. He joined the armed forces as a cadet in 1788. In the battle for Montevideo in 1807, he was captured by the British forces and taken to England. After his release, he fought in Spanish services in the Napoleonic Wars. After his return to Bueonos Aires, he participatend in the revolt of May 25, 1810. Subsequently, he was named second commander for the military campaign of the independentist forces in Peru, where he won the battle of Suipacha on November 7, 1810, the first decisive victory over the Spanish royal forces. Buenos Aires (Good Air in Spanish, originally meaning Fair Winds) is the capital of Argentina and its largest city and port, as well as one of the largest cities in South America. ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Independence Plaza Montevideo from space, March 1997 Independence Plaza, c. ... 1807 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... Napoleonic Wars are the wars fought during Napoleon Bonapartes rule of France. ... May 25 is the 145th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (146th in leap years). ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


Eventually, he was called back and became the governor of Buenos Aires in 1813. In 1816, he served as the Supreme Director ad interim, and became the Major General of the armed forces the following year under the government of Pueyrredón. 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1816 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...


He died of ill health in Buenos Aires in 1819. 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...


See also

List of Heads of State (Presidents and Dictators etc. ...

External link

  • Biography (http://www.edivern.com.ar/catalogo/bsas_calles_conocidas/balcarce.html) (in Spanish).


 

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