José de la Riva Agüero
Peruvian soldier and 1st President of Peru
Born
May 3rd, 1783
241 years ago
Died
May 21st, 1858
166 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Peru
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A soldier and politician from Peru, served as the first President of Peru from 1823 to 1824. Held the position of the second President of North Peru in 1836. His leadership occurred during a turbulent period of political instability in early Peruvian history. Initiated significant political reforms during presidency but faced challenges in governance. Resigned from presidency after conflicts with congress and was later involved in regional politics. His presidency marked one of the first attempts at establishing a centralized government in Peru after independence from Spain.
Served as the first President of Peru
Became the second President of North Peru
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