Martín Miguel de Güemes
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Martín Miguel de Güemes (8 February 1785 – 17 June 1821) was a military leader and popular caudillo who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish royalist army during the Argentine War of Independence.
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Quick Facts Governor of Salta province, Preceded by ...
Martín Miguel de Güemes | |
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Governor of Salta province | |
In office 1815–1821 | |
Preceded by | Miguel Aráoz |
Succeeded by | José Antonio Fernández Cornejo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1785-02-08)8 February 1785 Salta, Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata (Now Argentina) |
Died | 17 June 1821(1821-06-17) (aged 36) Chamical, Province of Salta, United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata |
Resting place | Panteón de las Glorias del Norte, Salta |
Political party | Patriot |
Relations | Macacha Güemes, Francisca Güemes |
Profession | Officer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Provinces of South America |
Years of service | 1799-1821 |
Rank | General |
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