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Julio Argentino Roca

Argentine politician and general, former president of Argentina (1843–1914)

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Alejo Julio Argentino Roca Paz was an Argentine army general and statesman who served as President of Argentina from 1880 to 1886 and from 1898 to 1904. Roca is the most important representative of the Generation of '80 and is known for directing the Conquest of the Desert, a series of military campaigns against the indigenous peoples of Patagonia sometimes considered a genocide.

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Born
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Place of birth
Ingenio La Trinidad wd
Died
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Place of death
Buenos Aires wd
Citizenship
Argentina wd
Occupation
military officer, diplomat, politician wd
Political party
National Autonomist Party wd
Education
Colegio del Uruguay (Concepción del Uruguay, Argentina) wd
Spouse
Clara Funes de Roca wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Argentina (12 October 1898 – 12 October 1904)
  • member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (6 May 1895 – 12 October 1898)
  • member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (23 May 1892 – 2 August 1893)
  • member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (3 November 1888 – 9 August 1890)
  • President of Argentina (12 October 1880 – 12 October 1886)
  • ambassador of Argentina to Brazil

Questions

When was Julio Argentino Roca born?
Julio Argentino Roca was born on 17 July 1843 in Ingenio La Trinidad.
What positions has Julio Argentino Roca held?
Positions held by Julio Argentino Roca include: President of Argentina (1898–1904); member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (1895–1898); member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (1892–1893); member of the Argentine Chamber of Senators (1888–1890); President of Argentina (1880–1886).
Where did Julio Argentino Roca study?
Julio Argentino Roca was educated at Colegio del Uruguay (Concepción del Uruguay, Argentina).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Julio Argentino Roca · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q356659 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Julio roca portrait.jpg by Unknown photographer (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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