Births on June 26

Bartolomé Mitre

Born on June 26, 1821

Bartolomé Mitre, Argentinian soldier, journalist, and politician, 6th President of Argentina (d. 1906)

Bartolomé Mitre Martínez (26 June 1821 – 19 January 1906) was an Argentine statesman, soldier and author. He was President of Argentina from 1862 to 1868.

Probably the most versatile statesman, military man, politician, journalist, historian, writer and poet. He was a major figure in the second half of the 19th century.He was the figure that best characterized liberalism in Argentina, but he was a moderate and flexible liberal, not dogmatic.

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Events on 1821

22 Feb

Danubian Principalities
Greek War of Independence: Alexander Ypsilantis crosses the Prut river at Sculeni into the Danubian Principalities.
26 May

Greek War of Independence
Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels.
9 Jul

Greek War of Independence
Four hundred and seventy prominent Cypriots including Archbishop Kyprianos are executed in response to Cypriot aid to the Greek War of Independence
23 Jul

Monemvasia
While the Mora Rebellion continues, Greeks capture Monemvasia Castle. Turkish troops and citizens are transferred to Minor Asia coasts.
28 Nov

Gran Colombia
Panama Independence Day: Panama separates from Spain and joins Gran Colombia.

Births on June 26

Bartolomé Mitre

Born on June 26, 1821

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Events on 1821

Danubian Principalities

Greek War of Independence

Greek War of Independence

Monemvasia

Gran Colombia