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Encyclopedia > Bernardino Rivadavia
Bernardino Rivadavia

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Term of Office: February 8, 1826
July 7, 1827
Predecessor: none
Successor: Vicente López y Planes
Date of Birth: May 20, 1780
Place of Birth: Buenos Aires
Date of Death: September 2, 1845
Place of Death: Cádiz, Spain
Profession: none
Political Party: Unitarian

Bernardino de la Trinidad Gónzalez Rivadavia y Rivadavia (Buenos Aires May 20, 1780 - 1845) was the first president of Argentina, from February 8, 1826 to July 7, 1827. He was married to Juana del Pino, daughter of a former viceroy of the River Plate, and later married to Wilhelmina Van der Pool. February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Alejandro Vicente López y Planes (1785 - 1856) was President of Argentina from 9 August 1827 to 17 August 1827. ... 20 May is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Buenos Aires (Good Airs 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 Latin America. ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (246th in leap years). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... City nickname: Tacita de plata (little silver cup) Location Location within Spain Government Province Cádiz Mayor Teófila Martínez Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 12. ... This article lists political parties in Argentina. ... Buenos Aires (Good Airs 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 Latin America. ... 20 May is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... President is a title held by many leaders of organizations, companies, universities, and countries. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... 1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A viceroy is somebody who governs a country or province as a substitute for the monarch. ...


Rivadavia was born in Buenos Aires in 1780. He was active in both the Argentine resistance to the British invasion of 1806 and in the movement for Argentine Independence in 1810. In 1811, Rivadavia became the dominating member of the governing triumvirate. Until its fall in October of 1812, this government focused on creating a strong central government and moderating relations with Spain, organizing an army. Buenos Aires (Good Airs 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 Latin America. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1812 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...


Rivadavia was later sent to Europe to improve Argentine relations with England and Spain. He returned six years later, in May of 1821. In June of that year, he was named minister of government to Buenos Aires governor Martín Rodríguez. Over the next five years he exerted a strong influence, and focused heavily on improving Buenos Aires city, often at the expense of greater Argentina. To make the former look more European, Rivadavia constructed large avenues, schools, paved and lighted streets. He founded the University of Buenos Aires, as well as theTheater, Geology, and Medicine Academies. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: England Travel guide to England from Wikitravel English language English law English (people) List of monarchs of England – Kings of England family tree List of English people Angeln (region in northern Germany, presumably the origin of the Angles for whom England is named) UK... 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Buenos Aires (Good Airs 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 Latin America. ... The Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) is the biggest university in Argentina, founded on August 12, 1821 in the city of Buenos Aires. ... For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle — indeed... Geology (from Greek γη- (ge-, the earth) and λογος (logos, word, reason)) is the science and study of the Earth, its composition, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape it. ... Medicine on the Web NLM (National Library of Medicine, contains resources for patients and healthcare professionals) Virtual Hospital (digital health sciences library by the University of Iowa) Online Medical Information- medical news, links and resources. ...


He persuaded the legislature to authorize a one-million pound loan for public works that were never undertaken. The provincial bonds were sold in London through the Baring Brothers Bank, local and Buenos Aires-based British traders also acting as financial intermediaries. The borrowed money was in turn lent to these businessmen, who never reimbursed it. Of the original million pounds the Buenos Aires government received only 552700. The province's foreign debt was transferred to the nation in 1825, its final repayment being made in 1904. ). External debt is the part of a countrys debt owed to creditors outside the country. ...


A strong supporter of a powerful, centralized government in Argentina, Rivadavia often faced violent resistance from the opposition federalists.


In 1826, Rivadavia was elected the first president of Argentina. During his term he founded many museums, and expanded the national library. 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... United States Library of Congress, Jefferson building A national library is a library specifically established by the government of a nation to serve as the preeminent repository of information for that country. ...


His government faced many problems, primarily regarding the ongoing war with Brazil over territory in modern Uruguay and resistance from provicial authorities. Rivadavia renounced his position in 1827 and was exiled to Europe. He was succeeded by Vicente López y Planes. Alejandro Vicente López y Planes (1785 - 1856) was President of Argentina from 9 August 1827 to 17 August 1827. ...


He returned to Argentina in 1834 to confront his political enemies, but was immediately sentenced again to exile. He went first to Brazil and then to Spain, where he died September 2, 1845. He asked that his body would never be brought back to Buenos Aires. 1834 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (246th in leap years). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Preceded by:
None
President of Argentina
1826–1827
Succeeded by:
Vicente López y Planes

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Bernardino Rivadavia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (565 words)
Bernardino de la Trinidad Gónzalez Rivadavia y Rivadavia (May 20, 1780 – September 2, 1845) was the first president of Argentina, from February 8, 1826 to July 7, 1827.
Rivadavia was born in Buenos Aires in 1780.
Rivadavia was later sent to Europe to improve Argentine relations with England and Spain.
Bernardino Rivadavia - 1780-1845 - Who's who in mineral names - Rivadavite - Biography Rocks & Minerals - Find ... (907 words)
Rivadavia was born to Spanish parents in Buenos Aires on 20 May 1780, was educated at the College of San Carlos, and became a successful merchant.
Rivadavia was captain of one of the militia regiments.
Rivadavia was an ardent supporter of the revolution, and in 1811 he became secretary of the junta.
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