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Recoleta Cemetery, Asuncion
La Recoleta Cemetery ( es, Cementerio de la Recoleta) is a national cemetery located on the Avenue Mariscal López, Recoleta, Asunción, Paraguay. It contains the graves of important figures in the country's history, including presidents of Paraguay. The Cemetery is open to the public and has an area of about 14 hectares. History The cemetery is on the site of a Franciscan Recollets convent, nationalised by José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia who had appointed himself head of the Paraguayan Church. Its origin dates from 20 October 1842 the date of its establishment by the government of Carlos Antonio López and consul Mariano Roque Alonso. Its creation was due to the lack of space for the burial of the deceased. Prior to this, remains were buried in churches or in the patios of houses. It was the first general public cemetery in the city and the country. Notable interments * Augusto Roa Bastos (1917–2005), author * (1963–2009), singer * León Cadogan (1899–1973), ethn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paraguay
Paraguay (; ), officially the Republic of Paraguay ( es, República del Paraguay, links=no; gn, Tavakuairetã Paraguái, links=si), is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. It has a population of seven million, nearly three million of whom live in the capital and largest city of Asunción, and its surrounding metro. Although one of only two landlocked countries in South America (Bolivia is the other), Paraguay has ports on the Paraguay and Paraná rivers that give exit to the Atlantic Ocean, through the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway. Spanish conquistadores arrived in 1524, and in 1537, they established the city of Asunción, the first capital of the Governorate of the Río de la Plata. During the 17th century, Paraguay was the center of Jesuit missions, where the native Guaraní people were converted to Christianity and introduced to European culture. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulgencio R
Fulgencio () is a Spanish male given name. It is derived from the Latin name Fulgentius, which means "bright, brilliant". People First name *Fulgentius of Cartagena (?–c. 630), Bishop of Écija, Hispania *Fulgentius of Ruspe (462 or 467–527 or 533), Bishop of Ruspe, North Africa *Fulgencio Aquino (1915–1994), Venezuelan musician and songwriter *Fulgencio Argüelles (born 1955), Spanish writer and psychologist *Fulgencio Batista (1901–1973), President and dictator of Cuba *Fulgencio Berdugo (1918–2003), Colombian footballer *Fulgencio Coll Bucher (born 1948), Spanish general * Fulgencio R. Moreno (1872–1933), Paraguayan journalist, financial expert, statesman and historian *Fulgencio Vega (1805–1868), Supreme Director of Nicaragua *Fulgencio Yegros (1780–1821), Paraguayan soldier and first head of state of independent Paraguay *Fulgencio Zúñiga (born 1977), Colombian professional boxer Surname *Edgardo Fulgencio (1917–2004), Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emiliano González Navero
Emiliano González Navero (16 June 1861 – 18 October 1934) was a Paraguayan politician of the Liberal Party, he served as President of Paraguay on three occasions and as Vice President of Paraguay on two occasions. His life He was one of the great survivors of the War against Triple Alliance. He attended elementary school at his beloved hometown and high school at the Colegio Nacional de la Capital. He was graduated from Law School at the Universidad Nacional de la Capital. Practiced law in 1887 and then acted in the judicial branch as a judge during the government of Juan Antonio Escurra. He was married to Mrs. Adela Lima, who died on 7 September 1928. Emiliano, retired from any public activity, died at home, very far away from his country, in the United States on 18 October 1934. His Administration He was three times President of the Republic. Also, he was elected as Vice President of the Republic, holding the same position under the presidencies of Benigno Ferreira f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cecilio Báez
Cecilio Báez González (January 1, 1862 – June 18, 1941) was provisional President of Paraguay from December 8, 1905 to November 25, 1906. He was a member of the Liberal Party. Early life and career Dr. Cecilio Báez González was born in Asunción, capital of Paraguay on February 1, 1862. His parents were Nicholas Báez and Faustina González. His brothers were Otoniel, Benjamin, Modesta and Restituta Báez González. He was married for 25 years to Marcelina Allende of Caazapa, daughter of Polycarpo Allende and Rosario Monges. They had 14 children, including Amadeo Báez Allende, Arminda Báez Allende, and Nicolas Báez Allende. He studied at National College of the Capital in 1878. After a year, he served as an intern at Santa Rosa for the monthly sum of 25 patacones. He was in the first class in which the National University of Asuncion issued the first three diplomas of doctors in Law and Social Sciences on July 15, 1893. The diplomas were handed out in the following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Antonio Escurra
Juan Antonio Escurra (May 6, 1859 – August 24, 1929) was the President of Paraguay from 1902 to 1904. He was born on May 6, 1859 in Caraguatay, Cordillera department. He was married with Josefa M. Rojas, woman from a traditional family, who later would be the First Lady of the nation. His family worked growing cotton, corn and fruits. After Uriarte and Egusquiza, he was the third president with Basque last name. Beginnings He went to school in his hometown, and later dedicated to farming. In 1879, at the age of 20 he joined the army. He got important promotions. In 1891 he was designated Commander in Misiones; in May 1892 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and on August 24, 1897 to Colonel of the nation. His most important promotion was to Second Lieutenant of Cavalry. He was part of the coup that overthrew the government of Emilio Aceval. He had an important participation in the riot on October 18, 1891, in which he defended the government of General Egusquiza. His governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrés Héctor Carvallo
Andrés Héctor Carvallo Acosta (8 November 1862, Asunción – 16 August 1934) was a Paraguayan politician. He served as President of the Chamber of Deputies.https://www.csj.gov.py/cache/lederes/R-1-011891-L-3-0.pdf Later he served as Vice President from 1898 to 1902, and as acting President of Paraguay The president of Paraguay ( es, Presidente del Paraguay), officially known as the President of the Republic of Paraguay ( es, Presidente de la República del Paraguay), is according to the Constitution of Paraguay the head of the executive bran ... between January 9, 1902, and November 25, 1902. He was a member of the Colorado Party. References 1862 births 1934 deaths People from Asunción Presidents of Paraguay Vice presidents of Paraguay Presidents of the Senate of Paraguay Presidents of the Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay Colorado Party (Paraguay) politicians {{Paraguay-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emilio Aceval
Emilio Aceval Marín (October 16, 1853 – April 15, 1931) was President of Paraguay from 1898 to 1902. He was a member of the Colorado Party. Biography Aceval's parents were Don Leonardo Aceval and Ms Monica Marin. He studied under Fidel Maíz. Upon the outbreak of the war against the Triple Alliance, he joined the Army at age 13 as a child soldier. He was injured at Pirayú and then Ñu Acosta, where he served as a sergeant major. Days later, he was taken prisoner in the battle of Caraguatay. Upon the end of the war, Aceval moved with his relatives to Corrientes and then to Buenos Aires, where he resumed his studies at National Central College. He studied engineering in the postwar period, but had to stop because of a serious illness. After his recovery, he made a long trip through Europe and the United States, returning in 1881, and became a landowner and farmer. He also served as Minister of Finance and was War and Navy Minister during the government of General Egusquiza. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Gualberto González
Juan Gualberto González (July 12, 1851 – July 30, 1912) was the President of Paraguay and served from 1890 until his forced resignation in 1894. His life Juan Gualberto González was born in Asunción on July 12, 1851. He married with teacher Rosa Peña Guanez, daughter of Rosario Guanes and Manuel Pedro Peña. When the War of Paraguay against the Triple Alliance took place, he offered his services and joined the Health Department in the Army. He was taken prisoner, along with Juan Bautista Gill, and had to enroll in the army of the allies. He returned to Asunción in 1869, two years later he joined the masonry, in the Paraguayan Union Lodge No. 30. After some time he became one of the founders of the Supreme Council Grade 33, this institution extolled him in this position on July 8, 1895, with Eleuterio Correo, Antonio Taboada (politician) and Cecilio Báez. He died in Asunción, on July 30, 1912. Presidency He was President of the republic between November 25, 1890 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricio Escobar
Patricio Escobar (March 17, 1843 – April 19, 1912) was the President of Paraguay between November 25, 1886 and November 25, 1890. His life He was born in San José de los Arroyos on March 17, 1843. His parents were José Escobar and Ana Bella Cáceres. He was first married with Ignacia Garcete, and later in his life with Estalación E. The General Escobar was a hero in the War of Paraguay against the Triple Alliance. He was a private in the base of arms in Cerro León, later he joined the Battalion of Infantry No. 36. He was promoted to first officer in May 1866 and second lieutenant after the battle in Curupayty. He was adjutant of Marshal López in 1867 in the Headquarters of Paso Pucú. He became Coronel in Cerro Corá. He was assigned difficult missions because he had a calm demeanour and cautioness. His body reflected what the situation in battle was like since he was covered in scars that gave testimony of his heroic acts. He was imprisoned by the enemies, but after be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roque Vallejos
Roque Vallejos (Asunción 1943 - Asunción, 2 April 2006) was a poet, psychiatrist and essayist from Paraguay. Background He was a forensic surgeon in the High Court of Justice. He served as a member and the president of the Academia de la Lengua Paraguaya. Career as a writer He belonged to the so-called 60 generation. This group was concerned with social poetry and politics during Alfredo Stroessner Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda (; 3 November 1912 – 16 August 2006) was a Paraguayan army officer and politician who served as President of Paraguay from 15 August 1954 to 3 February 1989. Stroessner led a coup d'état on 4 May 1954 with t ...'s dictatorship (1954-1989). Works *''Los arcángeles ebrios'' (''The Drunk Archangels''), (1964) *''Poemas del Apocalipsis'' (''Poems from Apocalypse''), (1969) *''Los labios del silencio'' (''Silence Lips''), (1986) *''Tiempo baldío'' (''Vain Time''), (1988) External linksRoque Vallejos on MundoPoesía (in Spanish) 20th-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adela And Celsa Speratti
Adela Speratti (1865–1902) and Celsa Speratti (1868–1938) were Paraguayan sisters who were instrumental in developing the educational system of the country. Born during the War of the Triple Alliance, in which their father was killed, the sisters and their mother became refugees, fleeing to Argentina. Both trained as teachers there before returning to Paraguay and establishing the first normal school in Asunción. Early life Adela Speratti was born in 1865 in Barrero Grande and Celsa was born in 1868 in Luque, Paraguay. Their mother, Dolores Speratti, was the daughter of José Miguel Speratti, natural son of Josefa Facunda Speratti. Josefa was the wife of Fulgencio Yegros, one of the military officers who fought for Paraguayan independence and first head of state of an independent Paraguay, and daughter of José Tomás Speratti, who had immigrated from Bergamo, Italy to Paraguay before his daughter's birth. Both Adela and Celsa were born during the War Of The Triple Alliance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
María Odulia Nicola Ruotti
María Odulia Nicola Ruotti, also known as Chinita de Nicola (5 September 1922 - 9 February 2006), was a singer and composer from Paraguay who was blind from a young age. Biography Ruotti was born in Asunción on 5 September 1922. Blind from a young age due to medical negligence, she did not let it be an obstacle to success. She won her first award from El Pais Radio aged 15; by the age of 17 was acting in radio plays. In 1944 she was awarded a scholarship by the government of General Higinio Morínigo which enabled her to study vocal performance in Buenos Aires. Career In 1948 she returned to Asunción and joined several musical ensembles, including that of Virgilio Centurión. In the 1950s she composed over one hundred popular songs, in writing partnerships with Cirilio R Zayas and Brugada Guanes. One of these collaborations was the song ''Extraña mujer,'' which was the theme to the Argentine film ''El Trueno Entre Las Hojas'' and was sung by Martín Leguizamón. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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