Hipólito Anacarsis Lanús (November 14, 1820 in

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, Entre Ríos – October 14, 1888) was an

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entrepreneur of

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and

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origin.

Biography

He played a role during the years of the secessionist

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movement. He was also Deputy Head of Police in the city of Buenos Aires. Later, during the

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, he became one of the richest men in his country as a purveyor to the Triple Alliance armies, and also during the

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Bibliography

* Cutolo, Vicente, ''Nuevo diccionario biográfico argentino'', 7 volúmenes, Ed. Elche, Bs. As., 1968–1985. * León Pomer, ''La guerra del Paraguay'', Ed. Leviatán, Bs. As., 2008. * López Mato, Omar, ''1874: Historia de la revolución olvidada'', Ed. Olmo, s/f.

References

1820 births 1888 deaths People from Entre Ríos Province People from Buenos Aires Argentine people of French descent Argentine people of Greek descent Argentine businesspeople Lanús People of the Paraguayan War Burials at La Recoleta Cemetery {{Argentina-business-bio-stub