Juan Manuel de Rosas (jan 1, 1793 – jan 1, 1877)
Description:
Juan Manuel de Rosas (, nicknamed "Restorer of the Laws",[A] was a politician and army officer who ruled Buenos Aires Province and briefly the Argentine Confederation. Although born into a wealthy family, Rosas independently amassed a personal fortune, acquiring large tracts of land in the process. Rosas enlisted his workers in a private militia, as was common for rural proprietors, and took part in the disputes that led to numerous civil wars in his country.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1793
jan 1, 1877
~ 84 years