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Bartolomé Mitre
1821Jun, 26

Bartolomé Mitre

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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  • 22Feb

    Danubian Principalities

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

    Greek War of Independence

    Establishment of the Peloponnesian Senate by the Greek rebels.
  • 9Jul

    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
  • 23Jul

    Monemvasia

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

    Gran Colombia

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